Description Suffolk County Council – Beacon House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid £42,367 - £45,595 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we’re driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That’s why, when you join us as a Senior Practitioner, you’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities be a key member of the Independence and Wellbeing Service (IWS) Ipswich and East Team, located at Beacon House in Ipswich provide professional support and case guidance within the team alongside wider management support. This will involve case discussions and reflective practice supervise a small number of Independent Well-being Practitioners which will include performance management and goal setting support the team manager in the effective overall running of the team have an active role in the triage of new referrals and allocation of work, utilising risk management skills hold a small caseload within this role which will involve being responsible for complex and challenging cases be a part of the wider management team in IWS; supporting with the other teams as and when required and partaking in personal and professional development. You will need to be a qualified Social Worker with ideally two years post qualifying experience have experience in crisis response/duty work have experience in supervising other staff and/or peer group support an excellent understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 keen focus on preventative social work and have a creative mindset in achieving good outcomes willingness to develop your career, particularly in relation to Best Interest Assessments. 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. The team The Independence and Well-being Service (IWS) is the front door Social Work team, working alongside Customer First to offer robust advice, information, equipment, digital care aids at the earliest point of an individuals journey into Adult Social Care. There are three IWS teams in Adult Social Care, located in Waveney, West Suffolk and Ipswich. IWS work involves, but is not limited to; managing a busy triage process, risk assessing all new referrals arranging reablement services undertaking short term assessments mental capacity assessments home visits where appropriate commissioning services reviewing support. 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 Katherine Lees (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260115 or emailing katherine.leessuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP. You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. 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 emailing recruitmentsuffolk.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, 2 January 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