Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Various locations in Lowestoft Hybrid
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: Various - Flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Posts available:

• Posts 1-3: Home First Hamilton House Lowestoft NR32 1DE 37 hours per week.
• Post 4: Flexible Care and Support Team Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ 37 hours per week.
• Post 5-6: Hospital to Home Team The James Paget Hospital Lowestoft NR31 6LA - 37 hours per week.
• Post 7: Flexible Care and Support Team Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ 24 hours per week with an Occupational Therapy focus.

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. If you join us as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner youll be part of a dynamic team supporting adults across Suffolk to live independently and improve their wellbeing. Working within the Home First team and alongside social work teams health professionals and the voluntary sector youll help deliver integrated health and social care services.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out customer assessments and reviews to identify personalised high-quality outcomes.
• Communicating effectively with customers their families advocates and professionals.
• Responding to urgent needs with energy and resilience maintaining a positive approach under pressure.
• Making a meaningful difference to the lives of Suffolk residents with excellent supervision and support throughout.

Post 7 Focus: This position centres on working as a Trusted Assessor evaluating functional ability and offering guidance equipment adaptations assistive technology and access to community resources. The role emphasises reablement and Digital Care solutions promoting independence and wellbeing.

You will need

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with customers families advocates and professionals.
• The ability to respond swiftly and effectively to urgent situations.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when working under pressure.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role even if you dont meet all the requirements please apply. Wed appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The teams

Home First

Join our supportive and passionate Home First team where we work together to help people regain independence and stay in their own homes. Youll be part of a collaborative person-centred service that values every team member and offers opportunities to grow develop and make a real difference in peoples lives.

Flexible Care and Support Team

The Flexible Care and Support Team (FCST) is a responsive and adaptable service that works across localities to meet emerging needs. Whether supporting hospital discharges conducting reviews or responding to provider challenges the team plays a vital role in ensuring timely person-centred care. With a focus on complex dementia support assessments and new initiatives FCST members collaborate closely with hospital teams and community services to deliver high-quality flexible support where its needed most

Hospital to Home Team

The Hospital to Home team supports adults to return safely and confidently to their communities following a hospital stay. Working closely with individuals families and professionals across health and social care the team ensures timely person-centred discharges that promote independence and wellbeing. Using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Trauma-Informed Restorative Approach (SOS) we place peoples voices at the heart of our work helping them achieve their goals through collaborative strengths-based practice. Weekend working is required.

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 our Workforce Equality Report ().

For more information

Posts 1-3: Please contact Annabel Cook (she/her) or Lee Clarke (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling .

Post 4: Please contact Kirstie Jenkins(she/her) or Nicki Baggott (she/her)for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or .

Post 5-6: Please contact Jason Peek for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling .

Post 7: Please contact Leah Ellingham (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling .

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the Person Profile section of the JPP.

• You should use the Supporting 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 20 November 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