At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to design home adaptations for those in need, ensuring timely support.
- Company: Join Birmingham City Council, a Disability Confident Leader employer.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, permanent position, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on equality and diversity in the workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives by improving their home accessibility.
- Qualifications: Experience in adaptation services or social care, with strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 35412 - 44075 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced Adaptations Team Leader to join the Staying Independent at Home Team, working with adults and children with physical and mental health impairments that affect their ability to access facilities in their homes. The role involves processing Disabled Facilities Grants (DFG) and working closely with our lead provider to design suitable adaptations for eligible citizens.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high quality support and advice to internal and external customers, ensuring all cases are completed and progressed in a timely manner.
- Proactively drive change and streamline adaptation service processes to improve customer service, in support of the Multi-Disciplinary Team Manager, Adaptations Contract Manager and Senior Practitioner.
- Manage day‑to‑day staff within the service, including supervision, development and deployment to meet business demands.
- Work closely with third‑party organisations and the lead provider to ensure adaptations comply with Birmingham City Council statutory duties.
- Lead the delivery of adaptations to citizens of Birmingham and manage a complex caseload, providing technical expertise, coaching and mentoring to the team.
Qualifications and Experience
Details of required qualifications and experience were not provided in the original posting. Candidates should possess relevant experience in adaptation services, disability or social care, and demonstrate strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills.
Equality and Diversity
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer and is committed to employing, retaining and developing all employees. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Adaptations Team Leader in Birmingham employer: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is an excellent employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. With a strong commitment to staff development, hybrid working arrangements, and a collaborative culture, employees are empowered to grow professionally while contributing to meaningful community outcomes in Birmingham.
