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Job description

The Project Manager leads a team which provides the best possible care and support for people living within a supported housing service. The postholder will deliver an outstanding service which enables people to stay healthy, be safe, and live well. They will lead and develop high-quality regulated support services for individuals with learning disabilities and other support needs. The Project Manager will ensure that the people supported by the service have their tenancy rights protected, are supported to achieve their life potential, and are included in making decisions about their lives at every available opportunity no matter their level of disability. The postholder will work within relevant legislation, operational budgets, standards, regionals guidance and organisational policies and procedures. They will contribute to the Christian ministry and mission of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland (PCI) through the delivery of the duties outlined. In summary, the postholder will act as an outstanding role model, leader, and manager of the Willow Brook team, ensuring that: -The team excels in quality improvement, safeguarding, health and safety, and resource and financial management. -Willowbrook is characterised by a high performing team that reflects the Council for Social Witness’s values and supports our Mission Statement "People Matter to God". -Willowbrook is a harmonious, open, and positive environment, where people are receiving excellent support and care and where the staff team is empowered. -The staff culture is one that promotes equity and champions inclusion where everyone can contribute, feel recognised and be valued. -In carrying out the following duties the Project Manager will adhere to core values based on the principles of privacy, dignity, independence, fulfilment, rights and responsibilities of tenants. Willowbrook is a Supported Living service which currently offers support and care for 9 individuals who have disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leadership and management
• Administration
• Staff
• Financial
• Resource Management
• Christian Ethos

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• 1.One of the professional qualifications below: (a) a professional social work qualification and registered on the appropriate part of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC) register, without condition; or (b) a first level registered nurse
• And 2. A minimum of four years’ work experience in health and social care setting with people with a learning disability. At least two years of this experience must be in a relevant operational management capacity in a health and social care setting
• OR 3. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Northern Ireland (Adult Management)
• And 4. A minimum of five years practice experience in any health and social care setting which must include at least two years relevant experience in an operational management capacity in a health and social care setting
• Experience of working to improve service quality
• Experience of formal staff supervision and appraisal procedures
• 3 years’ experience of working at Senior Care Assistant level or above within a residential/supported living setting
• Previous experience of line managing or supervision of staff
• Experience of the administration of medication
• Experience of using Microsoft office
• Experience of using word processing/emails
• Experience of Quality Assurance Monitoring
• Willing to work within and uphold the Christian ethos of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland
• Willing to adhere to the NISCC Code of Practice for Social Care Workers
• Available for flexible working and to do sleeping in duty if required
• Access to a car for work purposes