About The Role

Suffolk County Council
Address: Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0EQ - Community based
Salary: £34,434 - 40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: 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 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

As a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a key role in helping adults achieve the best possible outcomes, maintain their independence, and improve their wellbeing. Working within a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will undertake strengths-based assessments and reviews, ensuring people receive the right support at the right time.

In this rewarding role, you will

Complete Care Act assessments and reviews to identify eligible care and support needs.
Develop, arrange and review personalised care and support packages.
Apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 to support informed decision-making.
Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with local policies and procedures.
Complete NHS Continuing Healthcare checklists and contribute to the wider assessment process.
Undertake telephone assessments, home visits and face-to-face conversations with people and their families.
Work closely with colleagues across health, social care and voluntary sector services.
Attend and contribute to professional and multi-agency meetings.
Carry out lone working within the community where required.

This is primarily a community-based role involving regular travel, home visits and face-to-face assessments. Hybrid working is supported, with administrative work undertaken from Riverside or from home where appropriate.

You will receive a comprehensive induction, including shadowing opportunities and access to training and professional development.

You will need

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting people to live independent and fulfilling lives. You will be:

An approachable professional who can build positive and effective working relationships.
A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
Comfortable working in a busy environment and managing competing priorities.
Organised, resilient and able to work effectively under pressure.
Able to work independently while contributing positively to a multidisciplinary team.
Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Passionate about strengths-based, person-centred practice and achieving the best outcomes for people.

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

This is an exciting time to join our Mental Health Service within Adult Social Care and play a key role in improving outcomes for people across Suffolk.

We have invested in expanding our Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Autism services, creating additional opportunities for qualified Social Workers, Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. This investment reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred support that helps people live independently and achieve their goals.

We have also brought operational delivery and service development teams together, creating a more integrated approach that drives innovation, supports best practice and helps shape new pathways and ways of working across the service.

You will work collaboratively with a wide range of partners, including Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, Children and Young People’s Services, care providers and community organisations, ensuring people receive coordinated and effective support.

Co-production is central to everything we do. Guided by our People at the Heart of Care strategy and Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model, we work alongside people, families and communities to build on strengths, promote independence and achieve positive outcomes.

Our approach focuses on

Promoting independence and self-support wherever possible.
Building on individual strengths, skills and community networks.
Supporting short-term enablement and recovery.
Delivering personalised, outcome-focused support.
Providing proportionate care and support that meets individual needs.
Maximising the use of digital and technology-enabled care solutions.

By joining our team, you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking service that is committed to continuous improvement, meaningful partnership working and making a real difference to the lives of people in Suffolk.

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 Sara Forder for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 265800 or emailing [email hidden]

How to apply

Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (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) .

Describe a situation where you worked with a person who had complex or changing needs. How did you balance risk, independence and wellbeing when identifying the most appropriate support?
Give an example of when you worked collaboratively with professionals from different organisations or disciplines to achieve the best outcome for an individual. What

was your role and what was the result?

Give an example of when you demonstrated a strengths-based approach to help someone maximise their independence. What actions did you take and what difference did it make?
Give an example of when you had to build a positive relationship with a person who was reluctant to engage. What steps did you take and how did the relationship develop?

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 at [email hidden] or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages .

Closing date: 11.30pm, 2 September 2026.

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