Swanstaff Recruitment is an award winning agency working on behalf of its prestigious client in healthcare industry specialising in providing services for adults with mental health needs. We are looking for an exceptional individual to join the team as a Registered Project Manager on permanent basis.



Primary Role:



The Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the project promotes the core values of the company:



* ? To be positive and respect people

* ? To be flexible and embrace diversity

* ? To be inclusive and promote recovery

* ? To lean continuously and work together with others



Managing a team of up to 9 people the Project Manager is responsible for up to 11 clients within a registered residential project. The Project Manager may also be responsible for 3-5 clients within one of the supported housing/cluster projects or housing management. The Project Manager will be on-call for the project and be supported by the Deputy Project Manager, Team Manager and Senior Management Team.



The post holder will be required to be registered with the Care Quality Commission as the Registered Manager for the Project.



* To ensure the project delivers a service to clients that provides a hopeful environment which promotes their recovery.

* To work with clients with the recovery star and develop a support plan.

* To offer support and the option for clients develop a; crisis plan, a person centred plan and wellness recovery action plan

* To liaise with the community and statutory services, in order to facilitate the goal of encouraging greater participation and integration within the community for clients.

* To ensure clients are encouraged and supported to be involved in the running of their home.

* To co-ordinate the referral process:

* Ensuring information on potential vacancies and the referral procedure are regularly updated and made available to the Team Manager.

* Maintaining voids within agreed targets.

* Carrying out assessments of people referred to the project for accommodation against an agreed set of criteria.



Experience



Essential



* Experience of mental health issues from either a professional and/or personal perspective

* Experience of working in a residential setting

* Management experience (incl. staff management)

* Experience of care planning, care programme approach and care management



Skills and qualities



* Ability to communicate effectively with service users, colleagues, trustees and external agencies

* Ability to write clear reports

* Ability to devise and present in-house training programmes

* Ability to work on own initiative and demonstrate the ability to organise own workload and set priorities

* Ability to use the computer to produce reports, presentations and relevant documentation

* Ability, understanding and willingness to work as part of a team

* Ability to engage with and motivate people who use mental health services



Qualifications



* Registered Manager Award or equivalent - Desirable

* QCF Diploma level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent



Understanding and knowledge



* Knowledge of the recovery concept and person centred planning-Desirable

* Understanding of the community care environment and legislation-Desirable

* Understanding quality assurance systems and monitoring

* A respectful attitude to differences and an understanding of mainstreaming diversity and equality



Personal attributes



* Commitment to promoting good practice

* Flexibility in approach

* Car owner/ driver-Desirable

* Willingness to learn and undertake training



Apply now or call Tom Kurczab in our Dartford branch!

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Swanstaff Recruitment is an equal employment company.