Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 25,738 - 31,457; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Flexible working

30 days leave pro rata

Training and development

Volunteer days

Job summary

Suffolk County Council invites applications for an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner to support the Home First team in assessing customers and delivering person-centred outcomes. You will identify high-quality goals, build strong relationships with customers and work with social care, health partners and the voluntary sector to enable integrated care.

Join us to contribute to empowering residents across Suffolk, with flexible working options and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Home First team with customer assessments and reviews.
• Work with allocated customers to identify and deliver high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with customers to achieve personalised goals and improve independence.
• Work collaboratively with social work teams, health partners and the voluntary sector to support integrated care.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents across Suffolk.
• Receive regular support and professional supervision as part of a collaborative team environment.

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Hamilton House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1DE, Hybrid working
• Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. We are not just a local authority; we are a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities.

As our Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will 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 are 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

• Support the Home First team with customer assessments and reviews.
• Work with allocated customers to identify and deliver high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with customers to achieve personalised goals and improve independence.
• Work collaboratively with social work teams, health partners and the voluntary sector to support integrated care.
• Make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents across Suffolk.
• Receive regular support and professional supervision as part of a collaborative team environment.

You will need

• strong communication skills when working with customers, their families or advocates, and professional partners
• the ability and energy to respond to urgent work as part of a team system
• resilience under pressure and the ability to remain positive when facing challenges.

The team

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

Empowering Everyone

We are big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We are 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.

In return, you'll enjoy:

• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day

Plus lots more!

Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.

This is part of the HFS (Home First Service) wider job family.

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

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 16 August 2026.

If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .