Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

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Job Description

• Suffolk County Council - Felixstowe Community Hub, Felixstowe IP11 9EF - Hybrid
• £33,336 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
• Permanent

This advert is open to current Suffolk County Council staff only

Your role and responsibilities

We are looking for an imaginative, highly motivated, hardworking professional to join our team of Social Workers, Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners, Community Nurses and Therapists in an Integrated Health and Social Care Team.

• working with customers to identify and deliver personalised good quality outcomes to the highest standards to support and maximise their independence and wellbeing
• work as part of an area social work team alongside colleagues and practitioners across the Health and Voluntary sector to support effective integration between health and social care ensuring systems are joined up and accessible
• expected to promote Suffolk County Council's vision, objectives, and priorities effectively to your customers, our partners, and the public and inspire others by role modelling our organisational values at all times
• promote a culture of value for money, outcome-based customer focus and continuous improvement.

You will need

• a valid driving licence and access to personal transport
• experience of working under the Care Act 2014; Mental Capacity Act 2005
• experience of undertaking safeguarding enquiries under s42 of the Care Act 2014.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). 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.

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 Victoria Warnock for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07714 271102 or emailing victoria.warnock@suffolk.gov.uk

How to apply

Step 1 - Read theJob and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).

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. Describe a time when you worked with a customer to develop a creative solution to meet their complex needs while working within budgetary constraints.
2. Give an example of how you've supported the professional development of less experienced colleagues through mentoring or knowledge sharing
3. Describe how you've applied the key principles of the Care Act 2014 in an assessment or care planning scenario.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

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

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingrecruitment@suffolk.gov.ukor 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, 25 February 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

About Us

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).