Independence & Wellbeing Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Various - Community based
• Salary: 28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Post 1-3: 37 hours per week
• Post 4: 18.5 hours per week
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Home First Team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

You will:

• work with allocated customers to identify and deliver personalised, high-quality outcomes.
• support the Home First team with assessments and reviews to ensure timely and effective care.
• collaborate with social work teams, health professionals, and the voluntary sector to promote integrated care.
• make a meaningful difference to the lives of Suffolk residents.
• receive excellent support, supervision, and development opportunities.

You will need

• Strong communication skills to engage effectively with customers, families, advocates, and professionals.
• The energy and flexibility to respond to urgent work and contribute to team priorities.
• Resilience and a positive attitude when working under pressure.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Home First provide a short term reablement care and support service to people living in their own homes.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re 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 Rachael Nunn for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473263469 or emailing [email protected]

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 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.

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.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 1 September 2025

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