Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment 22485)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX - Hybrid
• Salary:34434 per annum (pro rata forpart time)
• Hours:37 hours per week flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

Were focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioneryoull be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So to make a positive impact connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Join a supportive busy team where youll have the opportunity to make a real difference in an engaging and fastpaced environment.

In this role you will play a key part in promoting independence wellbeing and choice by delivering highquality social care support. You will be expected to exercise a high level of professional autonomy using sound judgement and risk evaluation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people accessing adult and community services.

Your daytoday work will include completing assetbased assessments developing shortterm plans supporting digital care provision signposting individuals to appropriate services and participating in a busy duty rota. You will work in line with our Supporting Lives Connecting Communities approach using Signs of Safety and SolutionFocused practice throughout.

You will need

• Experience supporting people in social care or health settings.
• Experience working in a personcentred way.
• Understanding of Adult Social Care services and preventative approaches.
• Ability to assess and manage risks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and an awareness and understanding of peoples emotions and reactions

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

We are seeking an experienced enthusiastic practitioner with a positive proactive approach. You will be part of a busy team based at Endeavour House in Ipswich with hybrid working options including some days from home.

The Independence and Wellbeing Service (IWS) acts as the front door for Adult Social Care working closely with Customer First to provide highquality advice information equipment and digital care solutions at the earliest point of contact. There are three IWS teams across Suffolk - in Waveney West Suffolk and Ipswich.

Our work includes but is not limited to:

• Arranging reablement services
• Undertaking shortterm assessments
• Completing mental capacity assessments
• Carrying out home visits where appropriate
• Commissioning services
• Reviewing support arrangements

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 Suzan Galip (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling .

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 a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Please describe a time when you supported someone to maximise their independence and wellbeing. What steps did you take and what was the outcome
2. Tell us about a situation where you completed a complex assessment or review. How did you ensure it was personcentred and delivered good quality outcomes
3. Give an example of when you researched information (such as services equipment medical conditions or community resources) to inform your decisionmaking. How did it influence your approach
4. Describe a time when you managed competing priorities or emotionally demanding work. How did you stay organised and maintain high standards

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 29 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. #LI-Hybrid