Full-Time Deputy Project Manager
Job Description
- Earnings: £31,300 per annum
THE ROLE – Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Permanent / Job description and application pack (including details on our benefits) are available to download from our website
CLOSING DATE – 21 May at midnight, with a proposed interview date of 30 May
Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House are a supported Housing Service for young people aged 16 to 25 who have been through the care system or have experienced homelessness. Our key purpose is to support young people to develop independent living skills so they can move forward to more independent settings.
The Deputy Project Manager supports the Project Manager to manage staff and ensure the effective daily operations at Gareth Stacey House and Lansworth House, providing high-quality, safe, welcoming and secure supported housing for young people or adults at risk. You will support the team to work together to deliver a high-quality service that enables residents to acquire the skills they need to lead independent and fulfilling lives.
Working closely with the Project Manager and central safeguarding team, you will ensure that the team operates safeguarding best practice with timely and pro-active risk management and consistency in approach. You will support the team with positive behaviour support strategies; utilising de-escalation skills and intervening as required in the management of incidents.
This role is based on site – you will work Monday to Friday during office hours, with some weekend and Saturday working.
ABOUT YOU – We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself
A successful candidate will have experience working in supported housing, or similar services for young people and/or adults at risk, as well as managing and/or supervising a team. You will also have experience of creating or maintaining psychologically informed environments and overseeing the delivery of trauma informed care and support. You will have good communication and facilitation skills and the ability to successfully manage challenging situations whilst remaining calm and solution focused. You will have experience of overseeing safeguarding procedures for young people or adults at risk in residential settings, and knowledge of how to maintain professional boundaries. In addition, you will have excellent record keeping and report writing skills to evidence project performance and the ability to manage budgets and effectively monitor expenditure.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact
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Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at
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TO APPLY – Please ensure you fully complete the online application form and upload a copy of your CV. Successful candidates will already have the right to live and work in the UK
An inclusive workplace – We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. We encourage applications from people from all sections of the communities that we serve. We particularly welcome applications from People of Colour and minoritised white communities, people who are LGBTQU+, and people with disabilities and neurodiversities because these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce.
Accessibility – If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact us. If you are local to our Head Office in Hove, we can provide you with a paper copy of the job advert and application form. If you are not local, we can post these to your preferred address. If you require these documents in another format, please let us know.
For more information on our efforts to build an inclusive workplace, and how we can support you with your application, please see the application pack. YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. Successful applicants are required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure (including the Children’s barred list and the Adults’ barred list) via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
How to Apply
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