Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

**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.

**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**

**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 **01502 521550.**

Post 4: Please contact **Kirstie Jenkins**(she/her) or **Nicki Baggott** (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling **01502 674554** or **01502 674574.**

Post 5-6: Please contact **Jason Peek** for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling **01502 674578.**

Post 7: Please contact **Leah Ellingham** (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling **01502 674517**.

**How to apply**

**Step 1 -**Read the **Job and Person Profile (docx).**

**Step 3 -** Upload a supporting statement** ind