Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment 22896)

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Bluebird Lodge Ipswich Suffolk IP3 9GJ - Onsite
• Salary:34434 per annum(pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week On-site working.
• Contract: Permanent

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 Independence and Wellbeing 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

As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner you will work as part of the Adult Social Care hospital team operating the Discharge to Assess model alongside our health partners at Ipswich Hospital.

In this role you will:

• Work closely with health colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for people
• Use digital care solutions to assess needs and support timely discharge
• Actively contribute to the ongoing development of the service
• Support people and their families through effective assessment planning and coordination
• Have opportunities to progress your career including applying to the Social Work or Occupational Therapy apprenticeship schemes when available

You will need

• At least two years experience working as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with people their families or advocates and a wide range of professionals
• Enthusiasm for contributing to a fast-paced multi-agency approach within urgent timescales
• Resilience and the ability to remain positive and solutions-focused when working under pressure

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 youdontmeet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The hospital team is based at Bluebird Community Hospital and works using the Discharge to Assess model alongside our health partners.

As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner you will:

• Work within a hospital-based multidisciplinary team
• Attend ward rounds MDT meetings and discharge planning discussions
• Advocate for people while they are in hospital ensuring their voice and outcomes remain central to decision-making

Empowering Everyone

Werebig believers in potentialpossibilityand the power of different searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want torepresentthe diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown inourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Jess Niblock (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing

Alternatively please contact Emma Downes by calling or emailing

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 (Word).

1. Tell us about a time you completed a complex assessment or review with an individual where there were competing needs risks or pressures. How did you ensure the outcome supported their independence and wellbeing
2. Give an example of when you had to provide advice or support in a situation that was emotionally challenging or distressing. How did you manage the situation and look after your own wellbeing
3. Tell us about a time you worked closely with other professionals (such as health colleagues voluntary sector partners or housing providers) to support a customer. What was your role and what was the outcome
4. Tell us about a time you had to balance competing priorities deadlines or urgent work within a team setting. How did you organise your workload and maintain quality

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.

Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills experience and ideas. If used inappropriately your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand whats acceptable.

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 ator. 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 26 April 2026.

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