Senior Practitioner

Permanent

Grade D - £45,091 – £51,356

Consultation grade D subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working full time 36.5 hours per week

Golden Hello & Retention Payments:
Eligible candidates may receive a £1,000 Golden Hello on appointment, plus a retention payment of up to £5,000 per annum, subject to eligibility criteria and terms and conditions

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Practitioner Post in the Staying Independent at Home Team, working with adults and children with physical and mental health impairments which impact on their ability to access essential facilities in their home . The team supports with the processing of Disabled Facilities Grants ( DFG) and working closely with our lead provider to design suitable adaptations for citizen's that are eligible.

A Senior Practitioner post within Birmingham City Council involves: a lead role in delivering adaptations to citizen's of Birmingham and managing a complex caseload. This role will often involve providing technical expertise, coaching, and mentoring other members of the team, as well as ensuring adherence to legislation, standards, and departmental policies.

Key Responsibilities

-Lead on the assessment, recommendation, and delivery of complex housing adaptations and Disabled Facilities Grants
-Manage a complex caseload, ensuring timely, high‑quality, and legally compliant outcomes for citizens
-Provide specialist technical expertise to support adaptation design and delivery
-Coach, mentor, and support practitioners within the team, promoting best practice and professional development
-Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, professional standards, and departmental policies
-Work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, contractors, and the lead provider to achieve effective outcomes
-Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and the development of efficient ways of working

We are looking for an organised, dependable, and motivated professional who is committed to promoting independence and delivering high‑quality, person‑centred services.
You will have:

-Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as an Occupational Therapist or equivalent
-Experience of working in Housing and Adaptations, including Disabled Facilities Grants
-Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and professional practice
-Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with citizens, colleagues, and partners
-A team player who is positive, flexible, and has a proactive approach, with the confidence to support, guide others and be self-motivated
-The ability to manage complexity, prioritise effectively, and maintain high professional standards

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Supporting Statement should outline how you meet the criteria for the role through your personal qualities, skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately, we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, and we are committed to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

For any informal enquires please contact: Resourcing@birmingham.gov.uk

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Job Description and Person Specification

Birmingham City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our citizens and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You can view our Corporate Safeguarding Policy | Birmingham City Council here.