- Suffolk County Council
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Address: Hamilton House, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 1DE, Hybrid working
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Salary: £28,598 per annum (pro rata for part time)
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Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
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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
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Support the Home First team with customer assessments and reviews.
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Work with allocated customers to identify and deliver high-quality, person-centred outcomes.
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Build strong relationships with customers to achieve personalised goals and improve independence.
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Work collaboratively with social work teams, health partners and the voluntary sector to support integrated care.
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Make a meaningful difference to the lives of residents across Suffolk.
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Receive regular support and professional supervision as part of a collaborative team environment.
You will need
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strong communication skills when working with customers, their families or advocates, and professional partners
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the ability and energy to respond to urgent work as part of a team system
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resilience under pressure and the ability to remain positive when facing challenges.
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.
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
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.
For more information
Please contact Annabel Cook (she/her) or Lee Clarke (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01502 521550.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template (Word).
- Tell us about a time when you worked with an individual to identify what was important to them and develop a plan or solution that improved their independence or wellbeing. What approach did you take and what was the outcome?
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Can you give an example of when you worked collaboratively with colleagues, health professionals, voluntary organisations, or other partners to achieve a positive outcome for a customer? What was your role?
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Describe a situation where you had to balance competing priorities or manage a busy workload. How did you organise your work and ensure deadlines and customer needs were met?
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Give an example of a time when you demonstrated resilience in a challenging situation. How did you remain positive and effective?
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
For guidance on completing your application, please see our How to Apply page.
Planning to use Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Please ensure your application still reflects your own skills, experience and ideas. If used inappropriately, your application may not be processed. Please read our guidance for using AI to understand what’s acceptable.
Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to apply? If you are disabled and/or have additional support needs, you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team by either emailing: [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.
Closing date: 11.30 pm, 16 August 2026.
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.
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).
