Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU - Hybrid
• Salary: 34434 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Councils Bury Rural team as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner based at West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds.

• Do you have recent experience supporting adults with complex needs
• Are you looking for a varied challenging and rewarding role
• Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of adults in Suffolk

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced enthusiastic practitioner with a positive solutionsfocused approach to join our friendly and supportive Bury Rural Neighbourhood Team in the west of the county.

In this role you will work closely with colleagues across the organisation and wider partners including health teams Allocation Leads Business and Finance Service Development and Contracts. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your knowledge of Adult Social Care.

The core purpose of this role is to work with adults to identify and deliver highquality personalised outcomes that maximise independence and wellbeing.

You will:

• work as part of a team to promote personalisation independence wellbeing and choice
• complete strengthsbased assessments and reviews using an assetbased approach
• create effective reablement plans using the Signs of Safety solutionfocused model
• take part in the duty rota responding to urgent and emerging needs

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.

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 Ursula McKeone for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling .

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. Provide an example of when you had to research background information for a case that was emotionally or mentally demanding. How did you manage the sensitive nature of the situation and what actions did you take as a result
2. Describe a situation where you recognised and responded to indicators of safeguarding or complex social situations. What actions did you take and how did you ensure the customers safety and wellbeing
3. Describe a situation where you contributed to team learning practice meetings or helped improve ways of working. What impact did your contribution have

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

For guidance on completing your application please see our How to Apply page.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences so we encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the process. You can also read our Using AI in Your Application and Interview guidanceto understand acceptable and unacceptable use of AI. If AI is used inappropriately your application may not be progressed.

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 17 March 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.