Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Riverside, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 0EQ
  . Community based work
• 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.

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.

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), which you can find in the

How to apply

' section towards the bottom of this advert.

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