Project Manager

Description

Have you had experience delivering and managing person centred projects or services? Do you hold the necessary skills and experience to lead, manage and inspire a team of staff to effectively support vulnerable people to move achieve stability and forward positively with their lives?

If you do, then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager to work within a 24/7 mixed sex supported accommodation project in Southport, including those with complex needs and our rough sleeper service.

You will be managing and leading an established team of staff in supporting vulnerable individuals via a trauma informed, strengths–based program of empowerment and confidence–building to help them to feel safe, personally grow and develop within safe and comfortable accommodation, whilst working towards greater independence and a more permanent housing solution.

The position is based in Southport on a full–time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week Mon–Fri, 9am 5pm.

What we have to offer

Competitive Salary of GBP(phone number removed) Mon – Fri 37.5 hours per week + option for overtime and on call fee A contributory pension scheme 22 Days annual leave. Rising by 1 day per years service to a maximum of 30 days An online bespoke Mandatory training package including a wide range of additional resources to support your development A range of learning and development opportunities up to and including Level 5 Medicash enrolment upon successful completion of probation Responsibilities as the Project/Service Manager will include:

Leading and managing an established team responsible for inspiring positive change for a caseload of residents within a trauma–aware, psychologically informed project–environment. Applying your experience and understanding of the complexities and impact that issues such as substance misuse, homelessness, complex needs, and multiple disadvantages can have on people, and how these issues can further increase risk taking behaviours. To ensure all Serious Incidents are documented and reported to the Service Lead and Director of Operations immediately to enable a timely notification process to the Commissioning bodies. To carry out serious incident debriefs following a serious incident when necessary and ensure recommendations are applied when required. To act as a lead professional on Safeguarding at the Project, ensuring the implementation of New Start s Safeguarding Policy by all staff at the Project Supporting staff to enable those who access the service to feel safe within their environment, settle in, and work towards implementing a more empowering and positive daily structure into their lives at a pace that is realistic and achievable to them. Overseeing the project in terms of educating and supporting individuals to access harm reduction services in relation to wellbeing, and substance misuse, encouraging recovery for those for those in–services that need it. Representing New Start at a management level with Local Police, and external support agencies, including Sefton Housing Options. Establishing an environment of physical and environmental safety via effective, collaborative working and risk management. Representing the service at multi–agency risk assessment conferences (MARAC) to effectively safeguard and protect those at risk within services and communicate these safety plans with stakeholders including directors and Sefton Council Commissioner. Working to oversee the team of support coaches, the Project Manager will work to foster a culture that aims to break the cycle of issues for those accessing the provision, inspiring the team to translate support into practical and effective help which develops life–skills, resilience, and tenancy management abilities; whilst promoting an overall better life . To manage, motivate, support, and develop the staff team based within the project, leading by example, to ensure service users and stakeholders receive an excellent service, whilst ensuring objectives are met and positive outcomes are achieved. Oversee and supervise staff caseloads, supporting professional recording and task completion via the MainStay system & assist the staff team to drive direct outcomes for service user s in–line with contractual requirements. Ensure the safe and effective delivery of services, including risk assessment, safety planning, and the safeguarding of adults & Oversee security and compliance requirements associated with managing a large HMO. Commit to being part of the On–site services on–call team / out of hours rota. Manage the staff rotas always ensuring consistency of staffing level as per contractual requirements. Hold responsibility for the effective management, recording and submission of incidents at the project. Foster positive connections with local neighbours and the surrounding community, responding to concerns promptly and resolving issues in a timely manner. What we are looking for in a Project/Service Manager:

A minimum of 2 years management / supervisory experience in a similar setting (Essential) NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (Essential) Management qualification / currently working towards completion of – NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management or equivalent (Desirable) Demonstrable experience of effectively managing leading, motivating and inspiring staff A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar post supporting outreach service, hostel provision or a residential setting, and experience of case work (Essential) Driver with access to own vehicle (Essential) Relevant experience of the MainStay system, or similar Capita system & Current working knowledge of the barriers facing homeless individuals Knowledge and experience of the Property Pool Plus system Relevant knowledge and experience of working with individuals experiencing repeat homelessness / eviction Relevant knowledge and experience of working with the following client groups: mental health; substance misuse issues; refugee status and multiple complex needs Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding procedures and legislation within statutory and non–statutory services & previous experience of multi–agency working This post is subject to enhanced DBS criminal record disclosure

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