Suffolk County Council
Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner (Redeployment - 23553)
🇬🇧Bury St Edmunds, England, United Kingdom1 day ago
£28,598 – £33,699MidFull Time
At Suffolk County Council, every role is a chance to create positive change. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Bury Town Team, you’ll see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Join us and turn your passion for progress into action.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will play a key role in supporting adults to achieve and maintain their independence and wellbeing.
You will:
work directly with individuals to carry out asset-based assessments and reviews, identifying personalised solutions that promote independence and quality of life
act as a Trusted Assessor, providing expert advice on daily living equipment, adaptations, assistive technology, and digital care solutions, with a strong focus on reablement
develop, implement, and review enablement and support plans, ensuring each customer receives tailored support that meets their unique needs and circumstances
offer clear financial and benefit advice, working within budgetary guidelines to ensure value for money for both customers and the service
empower customers and carers by advising them on their rights, available options, and support networks, enabling informed decision-making about their future
collaborate closely with social work teams, health professionals, and voluntary sector partners to deliver integrated, joined-up care
maintain accurate and timely records, contributing to departmental and government performance requirements
share knowledge and best practice with colleagues, supporting team development and participating in team duties such as rotas, meetings, and training.
You will need
strong communication skills to build positive relationships with customers, families, advocates, and professionals
the energy and flexibility to respond to urgent situations and contribute to team priorities as they arise
resilience and a positive, solution-focused attitude when working under pressure.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this role, even if you don’t meet all the requirements, please apply. We’d appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Bury Town provides a short-term reablement care and support service to people living in their own homes, helping them regain independence and improve their quality of life.
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 Pauline Omoregie (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling 07860 827143 or emailing Pauline.Omoregie2@suffolk.gov.uk
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).
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 recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. You can find examples of possible adjustments on our Reasonable Adjustment pages.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 24 May 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
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:
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).
