* Suffolk County Council
* Address: West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 3YU, Community based
* Salary: £28,598 - £33,699 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. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Bury Town Team, you'll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special.
Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting adults to achieve and maintain their independence and wellbeing.
Responsibilities
* Work directly with individuals to carry out asset‑based assessments and reviews, identifying personalised solutions that promote independence and quality of life
* Act as a Trusted Assessor, providing expert advice on daily living equipment, adaptations, assistive technology, and digital care solutions, with a strong focus on reablement
* Develop, implement, and review enablement and support plans, ensuring each customer receives tailored support that meets their unique needs and circumstances
* Offer clear financial and benefit advice, working within budgetary guidelines to ensure value for money for both customers and the service
* Empower customers and carers by advising them on their rights, available options, and support networks, enabling informed decision‑making about their future
* Collaborate closely with social work teams, health professionals, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated, joined‑up care
* Maintain accurate and timely records, contributing to departmental and government performance requirements
* Share knowledge and best practice with colleagues, supporting team development and participating in team duties such as rotas, meetings, and training
Qualifications
* Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families, advocates, and professionals
* The energy and flexibility to respond to urgent situations and contribute to team priorities as they arise
* Resilience and a positive, solution‑focused attitude when working under pressure
We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
Benefits
* 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
For further information about our benefits, values and equality commitments, please visit our careers website.
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