Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment 22060)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Hamilton House Lowestoft NR32 1DE - Hybrid
• Salary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 18.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

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. As our new Independence and Wellbeing Practitioneryoull 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 responsibilities

• Carry out customer assessments and reviews in a timely personcentred way.
• Support customers to regain or maintain independence.
• Collaborate with a wide range of professionals and partners.
• Contribute to a responsive system for managing urgent work.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard with excellent recordkeeping.
• Positively represent the Home First service and uphold Suffolk County Councils values.

You will need

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with customers their families advocates and other professionals.
• Energy and adaptability particularly when managing urgent or changing priorities.
• Resilience and a positive attitude even when working under pressure.
• A genuine passion for helping people live safely independently and confidently.

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

Home First is a supportive motivated and personcentred team working with adults to help them regain confidence and independence after a period of illness or difficulty. Made up of practitioners therapists and coordinators the team shares a genuine passion for empowering people to live well at home. The environment is fastpaced friendly and collaborative with colleagues always ready to help whether youre problemsolving a complex case celebrating a customers progress or responding to urgent need. Home First takes pride in making a real impact in the community and looks forward to welcoming someone who shares its commitment to delivering great outcomes for the people of Suffolk.

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

Please contact Annabel Cook (she/her) or Lee Clarke (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them 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.

Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team at or.

You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages. If youre invited to the next stage youll have another chance to request adjustments.

Closing date:11.30pm 2 February 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