Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in Woodbridge

At Suffolk County Council, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. As an Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner in the Woodbridge Integrated Team, you will work alongside colleagues, partners, and communities to build trust, share ideas, and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

Your role and responsibilities

• Conducting Care Act assessments, reviews, and Mental Capacity Assessments using a person-centred, strengths-based approach.
• Signposting individuals to local services and community resources that promote independence and wellbeing.
• Developing short-term support plans and assessing long-term care needs across various settings including homes, extra care housing, and residential/nursing facilities.
• Providing duty cover – responding to calls, emails, and referrals, and reviewing contact records to ensure timely action.
• Safeguarding individuals by co-creating safety plans that reduce risk while promoting autonomy and choice.

You will need

• Solid understanding of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Knowledge of Adult Social Care services and care management processes.
• Experience in person-centred, enabling approaches to maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Strong research, organisational, and prioritisation skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively and share ideas with colleagues.
• Excellent communication and listening skills, with the ability to record information clearly.
• Emotional awareness and sensitivity in complex situations.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or age-related conditions.

The team is made up of a range of professionals who all work hard to support the people of Woodbridge by providing long-term care plans, short-term support, home visits, therapy, adaptations, advice, guidance and signposting. After an integrated team project in 2023, we developed the Woodbridge Holistic Assessment Team. This team of professionals runs a monthly clinic to offer a range of assessments and advice to people who are experiencing falls or near misses and the associated conditions.

We follow a hybrid model of working but have seen the benefits of more presence in the office as this is a shared space with many professionals.

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 under-represented in the organisation.

How to apply

• Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
• Step 2 – Click Apply Now to start your online application.
• Step 3 – Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Closing date: 11.30pm, 23 November 2025.

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.

Benefits

• Up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days.
• Membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits.
• Performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase.
• Training and encouragement to expand your knowledge.
• A variety of career development opportunities across our organisation.
• Diverse and active staff networks.
• Flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day.