Assistant Assessment Team Manager (Redeployment 21272)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Various locations Hybrid
• Salary:40777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours:Various
• Contract:Permanent

Posts available:

• Post 1: 18.5 hours per week Hamilton House Lowestoft NR32 1DE
• Post 2: 37 hours per week Beacon House Ipswich IP1 5PB
• Post 3: 18.5 hours per week Beacon House Ipswich IP1 5PB
• Post 4: 37 hours per week West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU

At Suffolk County Council collaboration is more than a value its how we work. As an Assistant Assessment Team Manager in our Home First service youll be part of a supportive forward-thinking team that works closely with colleagues partners and communities to deliver services that truly matter.

We believe in the power of people their potential their ideas and their this role youll be encouraged to share your insights and grow your career in an environment that values and supports you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Assistant Assessment Team Manager in Home First youll play a key role in supporting both the team and the people we serve. Your day-to-day work will be varied fast-paced and rewarding. You will:

• Provide professional oversight and guidance to assessment staff supporting them with complex casework including safeguarding concerns mental capacity assessments and best interest decisions.
• Lead case discussions and reflective practice sessions helping the team to explore challenges share learning and continuously improve the quality of their work.
• Undertake joint visits with assessment staff to individuals in their own homes offering support with complex assessments and modelling best practice.
• Support the allocation of work across the team ensuring that demand is managed effectively and that cases are distributed fairly and appropriately.
• Hold a small caseload when service pressures require it maintaining your own practice and contributing directly to positive outcomes for individuals.
• Champion high-quality recording and documentation helping the team to produce clear person-centred and holistic assessments that reflect peoples strengths needs and goals.
• Keep up to date with policy legislation and best practice sharing relevant updates with the team and embedding learning into everyday practice.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Home First as well as with health professionals care providers and other partners to ensure joined-up timely and effective support for the people we work with.
• Contribute to service development identifying opportunities to improve processes enhance outcomes and innovate in how we deliver reablement and assessment support.

What Were Looking For

• A qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Someone passionate about excellent social work practice and inspiring others to do the same.
• A strong advocate for helping people live independently at home ideally with knowledge of reablement support.
• A creative thinker who enjoys problem-solving and developing innovative solutions.
• A calm confident decision-maker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player with a growth mindset and a desire to develop professionally.

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 dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Home First is Suffolk County Councils in-house Reablement Service helping people regain independence and live well at home after a period of need. Our work is fast-paced creative and deeply rewarding.

• We work closely with Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) area teams health professionals and local care providers to deliver holistic person-centred support.
• Our team culture is built on strong relationships collaboration and mutual support.
• We offer hybrid working with designated office days to maintain strong in-person connections.
• Our team members say the most rewarding part of the job is seeing the real positive impact we make in peoples lives.

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

Post 1: Please contact Annabel Cook (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing

Post 2 3: Please contact Rachael Nunn(she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing

Post 4: Please contact Kelly Grant (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing

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 theSupporting Statement template.

1. Please provide an example of how you have led or influenced change in a pressurised environment. How did you motivate others and what was achieved
2. Provide an example of how you have supported the development of a colleague who was new to social care. How did you mentor or coach them and what impact did this have
3. Give an example of a difficult decision you made independently in your role. What factors did you consider and how did you ensure the best outcome
4. Tell us about a time when you contributed to the development or implementation of policies or procedures. How did you ensure they were evidence-based and aligned with legislation

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage 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 emailingor 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 16 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