- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Constantine House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DH – Hybrid
- Salary: £34,434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Your role and responsibilities
We offer support and a chance to work in an interesting environment as part of a busy integrated team, with other health professionals.
You will play a key part in promoting personalisation, independence, wellbeing and choice by providing a social care service for people. You will be expected to exercise a high level of autonomous professional judgement and risk evaluation, taking responsibility for the safety and well-being of people accessing adult social care services within a health environment.
The role will include completing strength-based assessments/reviews, short term reablement plans, care and support plans and safeguarding plans in line with Supporting Lives, Connecting Communities and using a Signs of Safety and Solution Focused approach.
You will need
- a strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, including The Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005, and how these apply in practice
- a solid understanding of Adult Social Care Services, including safeguarding procedures and the assessment, support planning, and care management process
- proven experience in applying a person-centred, enabling approach to support individuals in maximising their independence and wellbeing
- confidence in managing risk and safeguarding concerns, including the development of safety plans to reduce the risk of ongoing abuse
- experience of working collaboratively within integrated health and social care teams, including Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Nurses, and other professionals.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don’t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Sally Davis for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473260870 or emailing: sally.davis2@suffolk.gov.uk
How to apply
Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).
Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Can you describe a time when you carried out a complex assessment or review for an individual, and how you ensured the outcome maximised their independence and wellbeing?
2. Can you provide an example of how you have handled a safeguarding concern or worked with complex social situations?
3. How do you ensure your work is person-centred and enables individuals to make informed decisions about their future?
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 October 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
- up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
- membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
- performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
- training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
- a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
- diverse and active staff networks
- flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
