Current jobs related to Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner - Lowestoft, Suffolk - Suffolk County Council
-
Assistant Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full timeNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all...
-
Youth Justice Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time £34,000 - £40,000 per yearJob DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Riverside, Lowestoft NR32 1HH - HybridSalary: £34,434 - £40,777 per annum pro rataHours: 22.2 hours per week - Flexible working options availableContract: PermanentWe're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as aYouth Justice...
-
Youth Justice Practitioner
1 week ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time £34,434 - £40,777Suffolk County Council Address: Riverside, Lowestoft NR32 1HH - HybridSalary: £34,434 - £40,777 per annum pro rataHours: 22.2 hours per week - Flexible working options available Contract: PermanentWe're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Youth Justice Service...
-
Assistant Academy Head
2 days ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £51,773 - £60,145Warren School Address: Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4QDSalary: £51,773 - £60,145 per annumHours: Full timeContract: Permanent. Required from Easter 2026Reference: 8135We are seeking an exceptional school leader for the role of Assistant Academy Head who is motivated and friendly, with a passion for improving outcomes and life experiences for our pupils at...
-
Home Care Assistant
1 week ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Help at Home Care Suffolk Ltd Full time £28,000 - £40,000 per yearHelp at Home Care is a home help service providing care and support to adults in their own homes in the Lowestoft and Beccles areas.Our amazing team assist our customers to remain as independent and safe as possible with no two days being the same. If you think you can make a difference to someone's life then we want to hear from youOur customers are unique...
-
Bid Writer
6 days ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £35,412 - £38,220East Suffolk Services Limited, Lowestoft NR32 2EF or Ufford Woodbridge, Suffolk IP13 6ET and hybrid working considered£35,412 - £38,220 per annum37 hours per week PermanentAre you a persuasive writer with a flair for crafting compelling proposals? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your work directly contributes to business...
-
Assistant Psychologist
6 days ago
Lowestoft, Suffolk, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per yearNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk.We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and want to reflect the diversity of our local communities within our teams. We welcome applications from all...
-
Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Suffolk County Council Full time**Suffolk County Council** - **Address**: Various locations in Lowestoft - Hybrid - **Salary**: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time) - **Hours**: Various - Flexible working options available - **Contract**: Permanent Posts available: - Posts 1-3: Home First, Hamilton House, Lowestoft, NR32 1DE - 37 hours per week. - Post 4: Flexible Care and Support...
-
Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
1 week ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full timeDescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Various locations in Lowestoft HybridSalary: 28598 per annum (pro rata for part time)Hours: Various - Flexible working options availableContract: PermanentPosts available:Posts 1-3: Home First Hamilton House Lowestoft NR32 1DE 37 hours per week.Post 4: Flexible Care and Support Team Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ 37...
-
Assistant Practitioner
2 weeks ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Full timeAre you a qualified Assistant Practitioner with a passion for working with individuals with a learning disability and looking to join a team of dynamic and caring professionals? An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Community Learning Disabilities Team based at Airey Close, Lowestoft. The team works in a recovery focused way with individuals who,...
-
Assistant Practitioner
4 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full timeNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the...
-
Assistant Practitioner
5 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full timeNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the...
-
Community Mental Health Practitioner
5 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Norfolk & Suffolk Foundation Trust Full timeNorfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides child and adult mental health services, learning disability, wellbeing, older people's and eating disorder services across Norfolk and Suffolk. At any one time, around 23,000 people in Norfolk and Suffolk are receiving care and attention from the Trust. We believe in whole life care - seeing people in the...
-
Family Support Practitioner
3 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom ERA Blavier Full timeOverview Suffolk County Council is recruiting two Family Support Practitioners to join our team based in Ipswich or Lowestoft, Suffolk. The role is full‑time and permanent, with a competitive salary of £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part‑time). As a Family Support Practitioner, you will work closely with children and families facing challenges, helping...
-
Activities Lead
7 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Wellbeing Care Full time**Who We Are** The Dell Care Home near Lowestoft opened in 1996 and has seen various improvements to make it into the 40-bedroom home you see today. Meadow View near Wellingborough started out as a private Victorian house but was repurposed as a nursing home, established in 1986 and has been heavily extended in three areas into a 53-bedroom home. All our...
-
Activities Coordinator
5 days ago
Lowestoft, United Kingdom Wellbeing Care Full time**Who We Are** The Dell Care Home near Lowestoft opened in 1996 and has seen various improvements to make it into the 40-bedroom home you see today. Meadow View near Wellingborough started out as a private Victorian house but was repurposed as a nursing home, established in 1986 and has been heavily extended in three areas into a 53-bedroom home. All our...
-
Lowestoft, United Kingdom East Coast Community Healthcare CIC Full timeA community healthcare provider in Lowestoft is seeking a Therapy Assistant Practitioner to work within a multidisciplinary team. You will support patient independence by delivering therapy-related care, managing a caseload of non-complex patients, and utilizing a health coaching approach. Ideal candidates will hold a Foundation Degree in a health-related...
Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
2 weeks ago
- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Various locations in Lowestoft – Hybrid
- Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Hours: Various - Flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
Posts available:
- Posts 1-3: Home First, Hamilton House, Lowestoft, NR32 1DE – 37 hours per week.
- Post 4: Flexible Care and Support Team, Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ – 37 hours per week.
- Post 5-6: Hospital to Home Team, The James Paget Hospital, Lowestoft, NR31 6LA - 37 hours per week.
- Post 7: Flexible Care and Support Team, Riverside, Lowestoft, NR33 0EQ – 24 hours per week, with an Occupational Therapy focus.
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We're not just a local authority; we're a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. If you join us as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If you're passionate about making a real, tangible difference, it's time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll be part of a dynamic team supporting adults across Suffolk to live independently and improve their wellbeing. Working within the Home First team and alongside social work teams, health professionals, and the voluntary sector, you'll help deliver integrated health and social care services.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Carrying out customer assessments and reviews to identify personalised, high-quality outcomes.
- Communicating effectively with customers, their families, advocates, and professionals.
- Responding to urgent needs with energy and resilience, maintaining a positive approach under pressure.
- Making a meaningful difference to the lives of Suffolk residents, with excellent supervision and support throughout.
Post 7 Focus: This position centres on working as a Trusted Assessor, evaluating functional ability and offering guidance, equipment, adaptations, assistive technology, and access to community resources. The role emphasises reablement and Digital Care solutions, promoting independence and wellbeing.
You will need
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with customers, families, advocates, and professionals.
- The ability to respond swiftly and effectively to urgent situations.
- Resilience and a positive attitude when working under pressure.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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 teams
Home First
Join our supportive and passionate Home First team, where we work together to help people regain independence and stay in their own homes. You'll be part of a collaborative, person-centred service that values every team member and offers opportunities to grow, develop, and make a real difference in people's lives.
Flexible Care and Support Team
The Flexible Care and Support Team (FCST) is a responsive and adaptable service that works across localities to meet emerging needs. Whether supporting hospital discharges, conducting reviews, or responding to provider challenges, the team plays a vital role in ensuring timely, person-centred care. With a focus on complex dementia support, assessments, and new initiatives, FCST members collaborate closely with hospital teams and community services to deliver high-quality, flexible support where it's needed most
Hospital to Home Team
The Hospital to Home team supports adults to return safely and confidently to their communities following a hospital stay. Working closely with individuals, families, and professionals across health and social care, the team ensures timely, person-centred discharges that promote independence and wellbeing. Using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Trauma-Informed Restorative Approach (SOS+), we place people's voices at the heart of our work, helping them achieve their goals through collaborative, strengths-based practice. Weekend working is required.
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
Posts 1-3: Please contact Annabel Cook (she/her) or Lee Clarke (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling
Post 4: Please contact Kirstie Jenkins (she/her) or Nicki Baggott (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling or
Post 5-6: Please contact Jason Peek for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling
Post 7: Please contact Leah Ellingham (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
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 or calling 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, 20 November 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
