Deputy Project Manager

Are you a natural leader who has the skills to manage a dedicated team whosupportyoung people who have experienced homelessness? Are you passionate about helping others to live a fulfilling life while achieving their dreams and goals? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you to join our James Shield Project as a Deputy Project Manager based the East End of Glasgow!
Your new opportunity
Quarriers James Shield Project

are recruiting a

Deputy Project Manager

to lead and support our team of dedicated Transition Mentors. The project provides an

accommodation-based

housing support for young people experiencing complex trauma, many of the young people have secondary issues such as, self-harming behaviours, a history of alcohol & /or substance misuse, involvement in the criminal justice system, mental health difficulties, anger management issues and lack of family or social networks.
Weprovide practical and emotional support that involves building

positive relationships

with the young people. This is a fundamental part of our support as is promoting positive role modelling by creating a safe, nurturing and enabling environment.
As the

Deputy Project Manager

you will work alongside the Project Manager supporting staff to deliver person-centred care and promote greater independence and inclusion, including health and wellbeing.
You will assist in the smooth running of the service andbe responsible for ensuring that all managers and staff within the teams are fully supported and focused on

achieving fantastic outcomes

for the people supported at the service. The role will also include administrative duties including submission of statutory returns and be fiscally responsible, ensuring that the service operates within budget.
This is a full time role, working 39 hours per week 5 days over 7. You will at times be required to support shifts and supervise staff.
What you will need to bring to the role
Experience of working in a similar role leading a team.
Recognised Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent
Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
Ability to apply transferable life experience and skills to support and enable individuals.
Excellent problem solver who is driven by positive outcomes.
Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
Good IT & communication skills.
Whats in it for you?

Generous holiday entitlement
Training, support, learning and development.
HSF Health Cash Plans.
24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance programme.
£500 refer a friend scheme (t&cs apply)
Life Assurance Benefit.
Workplace Pension.
Registered with Concert for Carers.
Access to health services free of charge (physiotherapy & occupational health)
Cycle to work scheme.
Christmas saving scheme.
Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.
Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within six months of start date.
Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

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