Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment 21743)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Maidstone Road Felixstowe IP11 9EF - Hybrid
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata if part time)
• Hours:37 flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

When you join the Home First team as an Independence Wellbeing Practitioner well support your development from the start. Well help you to play to your strengths diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you.

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Home First Team youll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Job Details

A great opportunity to join the Suffolk County CouncilsIpswich and East Home First as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner working from Beacon House South Rural.

• Do you have recent experience of working in a fast-paced team
• Would you like to work in an incredibly varied challenging and rewarding role
• Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adultsin Suffolk

Your role

• You will support the Home First team with customer assessments and reviews
• Youwill make a positive difference to the residents of Suffolk
• You will receive excellent support and supervision

Your responsibilities

The role is to work with your allocatedcustomers to identify and deliver personalised good quality outcomes to the highest of standards. You will work as part of the Home First team alongside area social work teams as well as the health and voluntary sector to support the effective integration between health and social care.

You will need

• Excellent communication skills to our customers their families and/or advocates as well as other professionals.
• Energy tocontribute to the team systems for responding to urgent work.
• Resilience under pressure and the ability to remain positive when challenged.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. 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 team

• Home First provides a short-term reablement care and support service to people living in their own homes.

We will offer you

• You will make a difference to the lives of those living in Suffolk during areablement period or crisis.
• You will have excellent support and be a part of a friendly professional service.

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

For an informal discussion about this role please contactRachael Nunnon .

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

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

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

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementindicatinghow 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 encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or haveadditionalsupport needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

You can find examples ofpossible adjustmentsonourReasonable Adjustment pages. Ifyoureinvited to the next stageyoullhave another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 08 January 2026

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