- Suffolk County Council
- Address: Riduna Park, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1QT. Hybrid working
- Salary:£29,542 per annum(pro rata for part time)
- Hours:37 hours per week, flexible working options available
- Contract: Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council’s Ipswich and East Home First Team as an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, based at Riduna Park, Woodbridge.
This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work alongside adults, their families, and partner organisations to promote independence, wellbeing, and positive outcomes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and are passionate about helping people remain independent in their own homes, we’d love to hear from you.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, you will work collaboratively with customers, their families, carers, and partner organisations to deliver personalised support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
In this role, you will:
- Support adults to achieve their goals and maximise their independence through a strengths-based approach.
- Complete assessments, reviews, and support plans that deliver personalised outcomes.
- Work collaboratively with families, carers, health professionals, and partner organisations.
- Respond effectively to changing priorities while maintaining a high standard of service.
- Promote independence, wellbeing, dignity, and choice for the people of Suffolk.
What you will need
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with customers, families, advocates, and partner professionals.
- The flexibility and energy to respond effectively to urgent and changing priorities.
- Resilience, a positive outlook, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- A commitment to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support.
The team
The Home First team provides short-term reablement care and support to adults living in their own homes across Suffolk. We focus on helping people regain confidence, develop daily living skills, and maintain their independence following illness, injury, or a change in circumstances.
Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you’ll play a key role in helping people achieve the outcomes that matter most to them while supporting the integration of health and social care services across the county.
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 Rachael Nunnfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 263469.
Closing date:11.30 pm, 5 November 2026.
Interview date:19 and 20 November at Beacon House, Ipswich.
Promoted as SPJ (Standard Plus Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct.
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
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