Senior Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds SuffolkIP33 3YU - Hybrid
• Salary: 43723 - 47054 per annum pro rata if part time
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: 9-month Secondment until Sept 2026

As a modern flexible and effective organisation were driven to make a positive difference to the environment the communities we serve and the careers of our people. Thats why when you join us as a Senior Practitioner youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• work with a range of customers helping them maintain or regain their independence drawing on their strengths networks and the local community by using Signs of Safety (SOS) model
• work closely with our health colleagues as part of Health and Social care integration (INT)
• look at the best outcomes for people championing independence with a positive approach to appropriate risk-taking
• work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and will thrive in being part of a supportive team with a clear and shared vision
• carry out asset-based assessments/ reviews some of which are complex and challenging
• work as a role model to achieve value for money for customers carers and the service
• promote a culture where individuals and communities can exercise their rights to autonomy and self-determination balancing this effectively with safeguarding responsibilities.

You will need:

• To develop specialist skills and work alongside our health colleagues as well as our Occupational Therapists.
• Consider and apply prevent reduce and delay measures when assessing and or determining the care act needs of customers we come in to contact with fore example: digital technology.
• To appropriately identify eligibility in line with current legislation and policy.
• To advise customers and carers concerning their rights the options available to them and how they can be better supported in difficult circumstances.
• To implement and review Short Term Enablement Plans identify Personal budgets and implement and review Support Plans with customers.
• To work as a Practice/ Policy Champion within the team advising team members and contributing to their development.

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

You will provide professional support to members of the Flexible Care and Support Team; therefore it is essential that you have a good knowledge of the Care Act 2014 The Mental Capacity Act 2005 and a working knowledge of the Continuing Health Care Framework too. You will support the Team Manager line manage team members and the operational delivery of the team. You will be expected to hold a small caseload to ensure that you maintain your professional focus and skills. Furthermore you will be familiar with undertaking casework audits when and if necessary. Flexibility in your role is essential whereby you will be expected to deputise in the absence of the Team Manager and or responding to service need that may require flexing your role to support a neighbourhood team when and if necessary.

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

Please contact Karen HansellTeam managerfor a casual conversation.

You can reach them by calling or emailing .

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 statementindicating 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.

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

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 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 8 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