Suffolk County Council
Address: West Suffolk House, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3YU - Hybrid
Salary: £40,777 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 37 hours per week, flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent

Do you thrive on using technology to improve lives and services? Are you ready to lead change and shape the future of adult social care?

We’re looking for a Digital Practice Lead to help us build a digitally confident and empowered workforce. This is a pivotal role in embedding digital solutions into social work practice - freeing up time for frontline teams to focus on what matters most: supporting people.

Your role and responsibilities

As Digital Practice Lead, you will:

identify and champion digital opportunities across Adult Social Care (ASC)
co-produce digital approaches with operational teams and stakeholders
support prevention strategies through digital care technologies and information platforms
lead delivery in the West locality, including the Cassius Digital Care programme
drive innovation trials and contribute to integration efforts
deliver efficiencies aligned with the People First Programme.

You will need

We’re looking for someone who:

has in-depth knowledge of our Digital Care Partnership
brings strong practice experience in social care
is passionate about digital transformation and its impact on people’s lives
thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
builds strong relationships across diverse teams and sectors
has experience or a keen interest in innovation, integration, and digital project delivery
ideally has existing contacts in care, health, or technology sectors.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word). 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’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 Michala Carney for a casual conversation. You can reach them by emailing Michala.carney@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 answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. How do you manage competing priorities and shifting deadlines in a fast-paced environment?

2. Can you explain how you’ve used data or evidence to support digital decision-making or service improvement?

3. Describe a time when you had to communicate complex digital concepts to a non-technical audience. How did you ensure clarity and engagement?

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.

Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. 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.ukor 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, 17 August 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. #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).