Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
- Suffolk County Council – West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Hybrid
- £26,421 per annum (pro rata if part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- 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 an 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.
Your role and responsibilities
- Be part of the IWS West team based at West Suffolk House.
- Hold a case load supporting the residents of Suffolk remain independent.
- Undertake home visits when required and provide detailed information and advice in supporting people to remain independent and safe in their own homes.
- Be involved in and contribute to team development.
- Liaise with other professionals as required on a case by case basis.
- To carry out background research on referrals.
- To work within budgetary restraints to achieve value for money for customers, carers and the service.
- To give good financial and benefit advice.
- To develop skills under the guidance of Occupational Therapists supported by the Occupational Therapy Good Practice Guide to assess functional ability with an emphasis on reablement and advise on options for maximising and maintaining independence, including Daily Living Equipment and adaptations, championing use of Assistive Technology, including the Digital Care solutions.
- To appropriately identify eligibility in line with current legislation and policy.
- To advise customers and carers concerning their rights, the options available to them and how they can be better supported.
- To implement and review Short Term Enablement Plans, identify Personal budgets and implement and review Support Plans with customers.
- To explore with customers and carers creative ways in which their needs may be met by applying the principles of the SLCC model.
You will need
- A good standard of literacy and numeracy.
- A passion for helping people and making a positive change for the residents of Suffolk.
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
- The ability to manage competing needs and pressures.
- The ability to work with a variety of professionals with contrasting views.
- A willingness to learn and continuously improve in everything you do, taking the initiative to learn and develop.
- Basic IT skills and knowledge of computers for word-processing, database, email.
- The ability to communicate effectively in a clear manner to individuals and groups and record information using appropriate format.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Awareness and understanding of people’s emotions and reactions.
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don`t meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
The Independence and Wellbeing Service (IWS) is the front door Social Work team, working alongside Customer First to offer robust advice, information, equipment, digital care aids at the earliest point of an individuals journey into Adult Social Care. There are three IWS teams in Adult Social Care, located in Waveney, West Suffolk and Ipswich.
IWS work involves, but is not limited to;
- Arranging reablement services
- Undertaking short term assessments
- Mental capacity assessments
- Home visits where appropriate
- Commissioning services
- Reviewing support
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 James Riches for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 260342 or emailing [email protected]
If you want to apply for a secondment, read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.
- You should use the Supporting Statement template.
- Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing [email protected] or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 20 August 2024.
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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