Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

Suffolk County Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading council as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in Sudbury, where you'll make a positive impact on adults' lives. This role involves collaboration with health professionals and creating personalized care plans. Enjoy flexible working options and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Up to 29 days annual leave

LGPS membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience working with adults in a social care setting.

Responsibilities

• Promote personalisation, independence, wellbeing, and choice for adults.
• Conduct asset-based assessments and reviews.
• Create reablement plans aligned with a solution-focused approach.

Skills

Collaboration

Positive Mindset

Job description

Suffolk County Council - Sudbury Community Health Centre, Sudbury, Suffolk C10 2DZ - Hybrid

• £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of adults in Suffolk? Do you have recent experience working with adults? Would you like to work in a varied, challenging, and rewarding role? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you to join Suffolk County Council's West Sudbury Team as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, working from the Sudbury Locality Area.

Your role

We are seeking a dedicated practitioner with a positive mindset to join our team in West Suffolk. You will collaborate with colleagues within and outside the organisation, including health professionals, the allocations lead, Business, Finance and Service Development teams, and wider partners. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in Adult Social Care.

Key responsibilities

• Promote personalisation, independence, wellbeing, and choice for adults as part of a team.
• Conduct asset-based assessments and reviews.
• Create reablement plans aligned with a signs of safety, solution-focused approach.

For full requirements, see the Job and Person Profile (docx). We encourage all qualified and interested candidates to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement.

Empowering Everyone

We believe in potential and the power of diverse ideas. We are committed to representing the communities we serve and welcome applications from all individuals, especially from underrepresented groups, as detailed in our Workforce Equality Report.

For more information

Contact Victoria Akinwumi or Vicky Carter for an informal chat:

• Victoria: 01284 758534 or [e-mail]
• Vicky: 01473 263681 or [e-mail]

How to apply

1. Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP).
2. Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.
3. Upload a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet each criterion, using the Supporting Statement template. Keep it to two A4 pages in Arial font size 11.

Note: Applications without a supporting statement may not be considered. Please contact us at 03456 014412 or [e-mail] for adjustments due to disability.

We value authentic applications. Please submit your work that genuinely reflects your skills and experiences. AI-generated applications may be rejected.

Application deadline: 11.30pm, 26 May 2025

Additional information

This role requires safeguarding checks, including DBS or police vetting. #LI-Hybrid

We offer various career opportunities, flexible working, and benefits, including up to 29 days annual leave, LGPS membership, health and wellbeing benefits, and more. Visit our careers site for details.