Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

Suffolk County Council; Woodbridge; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Job summary

Suffolk County Council recruiting an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner for the Ipswich and East Home First Team, based at Riduna Park, Woodbridge. The role focuses on promoting independence and wellbeing for adults at home, through personalised support, assessments, and collaborative planning with families and partners.

The post offers hybrid working, 37 hours per week, permanent contract, and a salary of £29,542 per annum (pro rata for part time).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, families, advocates, and partner professionals.
• The flexibility and energy to respond effectively to urgent and changing priorities.
• Resilience, a positive outlook, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Support adults to achieve their goals and maximise their independence through a strengths-based approach.
• Complete assessments, reviews, and support plans that deliver personalised outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner organisations.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice for the people of Suffolk.

Job description

• Suffolk County Council
• Address:Riduna Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QT. Hybrid working
• Salary:£29,542 per annum(pro rata for part time)
• Hours:37 hours per week, flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council's Ipswich and East Home First Team as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, based at Riduna Park, Woodbridge.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you'll work alongside adults, their families, and partner organisations to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are passionate about helping people remain independent in their own homes, we'd love to hear from you.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with customers, their families, carers, and partner organisations to deliver personalised support that promotes independence and wellbeing.

In this role, you will:

• Support adults to achieve their goals and maximise their independence through a strengths-based approach.
• Complete assessments, reviews, and support plans that deliver personalised outcomes.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner organisations.
• Respond effectively to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
• Promote independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice for the people of Suffolk.

What you will need

We're looking for someone who has:

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, families, advocates, and partner professionals.
• The flexibility and energy to respond effectively to urgent and changing priorities.
• Resilience, a positive outlook, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (JPP), which you can find in the How to apply' section towards the bottom of this advert.

The team

The Home First team provides short-term reablement care and support to adults living in their own homes across Suffolk. We focus on helping people regain confidence, develop daily living skills, and maintain their independence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll play a key role in helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them while supporting the integration of health and social care services across the county.

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 01473 263469.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 5 November 2026.

Interview date: 19 and 20 November at Beacon House, Ipswich.

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

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.

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!

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) .