Senior Practitioner

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Job Description

Are you a creative and experienced Social Worker with a passion for adult social care and a flair for leadership?

We’re looking for a Senior Practitioner to join our North Learning Disabilities and Autism Team, based in Lowestoft and covering the Waveney area. This is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

Are you a creative, experienced/seniorSocial Worker who has worked in Adult Social Care with leadership experience?

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a dynamic team within Suffolk’s Adult Social Care Learning Disability and Autism Service, working closely with colleagues across the county. We’re proud of our collaborative culture and strong links with Mental Health Services, all under the same directorate.

This is an exciting time to join us as we deliver our Independent Lives programme and drive forward our transformation agenda. You’ll play a key role in shaping services and improving outcomes for the people we support.

Your Role And Responsibilities

You will need

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 Learning Disability and Autism Team operates with a strengths-based approach, guided by the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing model. We focus on empowering individuals by building on their existing strengths and support networks to help them achieve their goals and live more independently.

Our team includes a Team Manager, Senior Practitioner, Social Workers, and Independence and Wellbeing Practitioners. We are a passionate, welcoming, and supportive group, committed to making a positive difference.

We currently offer a hybrid working model, combining the flexibility of working from home with the benefits of office collaboration. Our management team is cohesive, forward-thinking, and dedicated to continuous professional development. With a strong reputation for service improvement, we believe our people are our greatest asset. By joining us, you’ll help us deliver on our shared mission: enabling everyone in Suffolk to live long, healthy, and fulfilling lives while safeguarding those most in need.

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 Catherine Score for a casual conversation.You can reach them by calling 01502 718319 or emailing catherine.score@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 asupporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of theJPP.

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).

Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability, please contact us at 03456 014412 or recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

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, 17June 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.

About Us

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:

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) .

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