Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary:34434 - 40777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in our Mental Health South and Mental Health East teams youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and communities that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn passion for progress into your action.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role youll work directly with people receiving services to review their care and support plans ensuring they meet individual needs and promote independence and wellbeing. Youll be a key part of our mission to deliver high-quality personalised outcomes that are economically sustainable.

On a typical day you might:

• assess eligibility under the Care Act 2014
• arrange care packages tailored to individual needs
• evaluate decision-making capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• apply safeguarding policies and procedures
• review existing services to ensure quality and compliance
• complete checklists under the Continuing Health Care Framework
• conduct phone assessments home visits and attend professional meetings.

This role involves lone working in the community and youll be supported through a comprehensive induction shadowing opportunities and ongoing training.

What you will need

We hope youll bring:

• a warm approachable manner
• strong communication skills
• confidence in a busy target-focused environment
• a commitment to learning and development

Youll work as part of a dynamic social work team collaborating with colleagues in contracts and service development and building strong partnerships across health and social care. Youll help ensure systems are joined up and accessible and promote Suffolk County Councils values in everything you do.

You can view a full list of requirements in theJob and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

This is an exciting time to join our Mental Health Service within Adult Social Care. Were investing in additional capacity and introducing new roles to support transformation and improve outcomes.

Youll be part of a strong forward-thinking team working closely with partners across Health and Social Care including Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust and Children and Young People -production is central to our approach and were proud of our commitment to professional development and best practice.

Our work is guided by the People at the Heart of Care strategy and the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model promoting independence personalisation and digital care.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were 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 ourWorkforce Equality Report

For more information

For an informal discussion about the Mental Health South role please contact Libby Clark by emailingor calling .

For the Mental Health East role please contact Claire Mulley by emailingor calling .

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 asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile sectionof theJPP.

• You should use theSupporting Statement template.
• Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.

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 or calling .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 5 October 2025.
Interview date: week commencing 15 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