* Suffolk County Council - Mildenhall Hub, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 7JX / Hybrid
* £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
* 37 hours per week
* Permanent
We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people, learning from what they say, and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Home First West team, you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. So, to make a positive impact, connect with us and connect with a fantastic career.
Your role and responsibilities
The role is to work with your allocated customers to identify and deliver personalised, good quality outcomes to the highest of standards. You will work as part of the Home First team alongside area social work teams as well as the health and voluntary sector to support the effective integration between health and social care.
What you will need
You'll need excellent communication skills to collaborate with clients, their families, advocates, and other professionals. A willingness to learn and grow is essential, as we'll help you develop your resilience under pressure and ability to stay positive. You'll be adept at taking feedback constructively and using it to improve your practice. Reliability and responsiveness are key for contributing effectively to the team systems that respond to urgent work.
The team
Home First provide a short-term reablement care and support service to people living in their own homes. What drives us, is to ensure people return to their normal lives in a steady manner. As a team, we encounter fluctuations in demand in different areas, and it is important to all work together to meet demand as best as we can. It is always rewarding to see people developing their confidence and skills, and in turn, supporting newer members of staff to get into the role as quickly as they can.
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.
For more information
Please contact Oliver Wyatt (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing oliver.wyatt@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 01284 758731.
How to apply
1. Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
2. Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
3. Step 3 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
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, 6 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.
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