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Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 11 Gorffennaf 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £32,076 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Gorffennaf 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Ipswich, IP1 5PF |
| Cwmni: | Suffolk County Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 15708 |
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- Suffolk County Council - Landmark House, Ipswich IP1 5PB - Hybrid
- £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
A great opportunity to join the Suffolk County Council's (SCC) Mental Health East Team as a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, based at Landmark House, Ipswich and covering Mid and East Suffolk.
Are you passionate about supporting people to be as independent and as well as they can be and enjoy identifying personalised and creative ways to meet the needs of adults requiring mental health support? If so, this role could be for you, and it could also enable you to progress towards a social work qualification.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- have a passion for improving the lives of adults with mental health needs and for developing your own skills and those of your colleagues. We are looking for someone who thrives on working in a strengths based, enabling and personalised way
- work in a variety of community settings including family homes, residential and supported living services, day services and community facilities
- be responsible for working with customers, their families, health colleagues and service providers to carry out asset-based customer reviews, as well as supporting those caring for our customers
- work to our SCC strategy and Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model, promoting independence and self-support and personalisation, to identify with the people we support and their carers creative ways in which their needs may be met
- undertake comprehensive service reviews that identify what is working well and how services can improve.
We have an advanced digital care offer and will be keen that you explore this support alongside other technology.
You will need
- effective communication skills
- demonstrative awareness and understanding of people’s situations
- good knowledge of the assessment, support planning and care management process, including of the relevant legislation
- demonstrative ability to keep timely, full and accurate records.
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.
Empowering Everyone
We are 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 Libby Clark for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01473) 264127 or emailing libby.clark@suffolk.gov.uk
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.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 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, 24 July 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
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
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
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
- £32,076 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Permanent
A great opportunity to join the Suffolk County Council's (SCC) Mental Health East Team as a Senior Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner, based at Landmark House, Ipswich and covering Mid and East Suffolk.
Are you passionate about supporting people to be as independent and as well as they can be and enjoy identifying personalised and creative ways to meet the needs of adults requiring mental health support? If so, this role could be for you, and it could also enable you to progress towards a social work qualification.
Your role and responsibilities
You will:
- have a passion for improving the lives of adults with mental health needs and for developing your own skills and those of your colleagues. We are looking for someone who thrives on working in a strengths based, enabling and personalised way
- work in a variety of community settings including family homes, residential and supported living services, day services and community facilities
- be responsible for working with customers, their families, health colleagues and service providers to carry out asset-based customer reviews, as well as supporting those caring for our customers
- work to our SCC strategy and Signs of Safety and Wellbeing practice model, promoting independence and self-support and personalisation, to identify with the people we support and their carers creative ways in which their needs may be met
- undertake comprehensive service reviews that identify what is working well and how services can improve.
We have an advanced digital care offer and will be keen that you explore this support alongside other technology.
You will need
- effective communication skills
- demonstrative awareness and understanding of people’s situations
- good knowledge of the assessment, support planning and care management process, including of the relevant legislation
- demonstrative ability to keep timely, full and accurate records.
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.
Empowering Everyone
We are 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 Libby Clark for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling (01473) 264127 or emailing libby.clark@suffolk.gov.uk
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.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk 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, 24 July 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
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
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
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).