Independence and Wellbeing Practitioner

Suffolk County Council - Constantine House, Ipswich, IP1 2DH - Hybrid £27,711 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent A great opportunity to join Suffolk County Council's Ipswich West Team as an Independence Wellbeing Practitioner, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) working across the IP1 and IP2 area. Would you like to work in an incredibly varied and rewarding role? Are you interested in the provision of equipment and minor adaptations? Are you good at problem solving and thinking outside of the box? Your role Completion of OTA work including but not limited to small aids and equipment, minor and major adaptations. Supporting to reduce OT waiting lists by completing OTA tasks to free up OT’s to complete complex cases. To support OT/OTA/TA development and learning. Acting as mentors to those undertaking the trusted assessor programme and supporting with upkeep of knowledge. Small equipment clinics to support the waiting lists by inviting customers to a clinic who require small pieces of equipment rather than having to visit them at home. Possible triaging tasks. Working in an integrated way with health colleagues and support health teams as necessary. Your responsibilities You will 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. You will be expected to work within budgetary restraints to achieve value for money for customers, carers and the service. You will liaise with other professionals to provide appropriate advice and information and maintain links with a wide range of agencies and voluntary organisations. The team Ipswich West is an innovative team that reflects local need and works flexibly across the locality of IP1 and IP2 to respond to emerging demand across the area supporting neighbourhood locality teams. Being a flexible team means that the exact nature of the activity can change during peaks in demands and throughout the year and ability to flex across areas is essential. We are a passionate and supportive team, who are committed to the residents of Suffolk. 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: Sally Davis

by calling

01473 260870

or emailing

sally.davis2@suffolk.gov.uk

. Stephanie Kibble

by calling

01473 263234

or emailing

stephanie.kibble@suffolk.gov.uk

. How to apply Step 1 -

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Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 -

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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. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage 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, 31 January 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.

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