- Suffolk County Council – Beacon House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid
- £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- Post 1: 37 hours per week
- Post 2: 24 hours per week
- 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 an Independence and Wellbeing 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
- hold a caseload, which will include complex and challenging work, supporting the residents of Suffolk
- undertake home visits when required and provide detailed information and advice in supporting people to remain independent and safe in their own homes
- liaise with other professionals as required
- to work within budgetary restraints to achieve value for money for customers, carers and the service
- to develop skills under the guidance of Social Workers to recognise and work effectively with complex social situations which may include Adult Safeguarding.
- to develop skills under the guidance of Occupational Therapists to assess functional ability with an emphasis on reablement and develop clinical reasoning skills to advise on Daily Living Equipment and adaptations.
- champion the use of Assistive Technology including the Digital Care solutions
- support the triage of new referrals.
You will need
- experience of working with people within social care/health settings - either statutory, voluntary or charity
- experience of person-centred work
- a keen focus on preventative social care and a creative mindset in achieving good outcomes
- an understanding of risk assessments
- the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- excellent communication skills and an awareness and understanding of people’s emotions and reactions.
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 Wellbeing 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;
- 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.lees@suffolk.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 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, 24 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
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).
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