Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

Overview

You’ll assess and review care and support needs to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and wellbeing. You’ll conduct Care Act assessments, arrange and review care packages, and support decision-making under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Working with health professionals and partners, you’ll do telephone assessments, home visits, and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings to ensure effective services. This role sits in the Learning Disability and Autism Service, contributing to transformation and better outcomes. You’ll be empowered to share ideas and develop your practice while helping people live more independently.

Pay / Benefits

• up to 29 days annual leave (pro rata)
• LGPS pension
• flexible working options
• training and career development opportunities
• volunteering days
• various health and wellbeing benefits

Responsibilities

• Conduct Care Act assessments and review care packages
• Arrange and review Continuing Healthcare (CHC) checklists
• Support decision-making in line with the Mental Capacity Act 2005
• Carry out telephone assessments and home visits
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings with health professionals and partner organisations
• Contribute to service development and improvement initiatives

Key requirements

• experience with adults with learning disabilities, autism or complex needs (as per job profile)
• ability to build positive relationships with a range of people
• comfort in fast-paced environments with competing priorities
• strong organisational skills and resilience
• commitment to continuous professional development and learning
• passion for maximizing independence, choice and wellbeing

• approachability
• empathy
• clear communication
• Care Act assessments
• CHC checklists
• Mental Capacity Act 2005

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