Birmingham City Council
Senior Practitioner - Statutory Specialist Service
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Senior Practitioner - Statutory Specialist Service
Senior Practitioner (Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service) – Permanent
Grade D: £45,091 – £53,460
Consultation grade (subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme) Working hours: 36.5 hours per week
About the Role
Are you an experienced practitioner with a passion for high-quality, citizen-focused work? Do you want to play a key role in supporting adults in Birmingham who experience complex circumstances, including sensory impairment?
We are seeking a confident and motivated Senior Practitioner to join our Specialist Services team, aligned to the Sensory Impairment Rehabilitation Service. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Visual Impairment Rehabilitation and Hearing Impairment services, helping to lead practice, support staff, and improve outcomes for citizens across Birmingham.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide professional leadership and supervision to staff in a designated area, including:
- Supporting performance, appraisal, and attendance management
- Ensuring high-quality practice and effective service delivery
- Leading towards positive outcomes for adults and their carers
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Work with adults presenting multiple and complex needs, ensuring practice aligns with:
- Care Act 2014
- Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Safeguarding procedures and other relevant legislation
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Ensure services are joined-up, inclusive, and responsive, collaborating with:
- Colleagues
- Partners
- Other agencies
- Diverse communities across Birmingham
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- combine direct practice, professional leadership, and service improvement:
- Coaching, mentoring, and supervising staff
- Sharing best practice
- Contributing to Adult Social Care service development
About You
We are looking for a candidate with:
Professional & Leadership Skills
✔ Sound professional knowledge of sensory impairment rehabilitation ✔ Strong leadership abilities to guide practice and service improvement ✔ Evidence of a commitment to enhancing adult outcomes ✔ Confidence in:
- Supporting staff development
- Managing complex risk scenarios
- Effective safeguarding practice
- Collaborative partnership working
Key Attributes
✔ Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to:
- Work independently and make confident complex decisions
- Identify service improvement opportunities
- Develop practical, effective systems for staff and citizens
✔ Demonstrable knowledge of:
- Professional practice standards
- Legislation (Care/Mental Capacity Acts)
- Supervision techniques
- Safeguarding protocols
- Cross-agency collaboration
Commitment to Person-Centred Values
✔ A belief in strengths-based, person-centred approaches ✔ Passion for equitable and inclusive service delivery
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to:
✨ Make a meaningful impact on the lives of adults living with sensory impairment and complexity ✨ Join a specialist service team where your judgement, leadership, and expert practice will shape support ✨ Contribute to Birmingham’s Adult Social Care mission, ensuring high-quality outcomes for diverse communities
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If you are passionate about strengths-based, person-centred practice and want to support a team delivering excellence, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
- Upload an up-to-date CV and Supporting Statement via the application form.
- Supporting Statement should:
- Outline how you meet the role criteria
- Including personal qualities, skills, and relevant experience
- Respond to your motivation for applying
- Limit: 1500 words max
Note: Applications with neither a CV nor Supporting Statement will not be considered.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to:
✔ Employing, retaining, and developing a diverse workforce ✔ Providing reasonable adjustments during recruitment
If you require accessibility support, additional help, or adjustments during your application, please let us know.
Contact: Resourcing Team via your application portal (for informal queries).
Pre-Employment Checks
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this role.
- Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be verified before any offer is confirmed.
Safeguarding Commitment Birmingham City Council expects all staff and volunteers to uphstand its Corporate Safeguarding Policy. View policy here.
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