Job Description

Suffolk County Council

Address:

Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid

Salary:

33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Hours:

37 hours - Flexible working options available

Contract:

Permanent



We're passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a

Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

in our

Learning Disability Review and Quality Assurance Team

and make a meaningful impact. Your innovation and drive will help us continue evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and leave a lasting legacy.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you'll play a vital role in reviewing the care and support needs of people receiving services. You'll ensure that support plans are person-centred, outcomes-focused, and of the highest quality.


On a typical day, you might:

Carry out assessments under the Care Act 2014 and review existing care packages. Evaluate the quality and sustainability of commissioned services. Assess mental capacity under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Complete Continuing Health Care checklists. Conduct phone assessments, home visits, and attend professional meetings. Work independently in the community, supported by a comprehensive induction and ongoing training.

You'll collaborate with social work colleagues, service development teams, and health partners to ensure joined-up, accessible services that promote independence and wellbeing.

You will need

We hope you'll bring:

A person-centred approach and a passion for improving lives. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a busy, target-driven environment. A good understanding of safeguarding, the Care Act, and the Mental Capacity Act. Confidence in lone working and decision-making. A commitment to learning and continuous improvement.



You can view a full list of requirements in the

Job and Person Profile (Word)

. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

This is an exciting time to join our Learning Disabilities Review and Quality Assurance Team. We're investing in new roles and ways of working to transform outcomes for people across Suffolk.


You'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team that values co-production, professional development, and integrated working with health and social care partners. Together, we're shaping best practice and creating new pathways that put people at the heart of care.

Please note:

This role requires a full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and the ability to travel across 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

Catherine Score

for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing

catherine.score@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 -

Read the

Job and Person Profile (JPP) (Word).

Step 2 -

Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.

Step 3 -

Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the

Supporting Statement template

.


1. How have you applied your knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation and policy to ensure eligibility and appropriate support planning?


2. Describe a time when you had to find a creative solution to meet a customer's needs within budgetary constraints.


3. Have you ever contributed to service improvement or shared good practice that led to a change in how your team worked?




We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:

Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing

recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

or calling

03456 014412

. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30pm, 17 August 2025.

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).