House Project Manager – Children Services – Croydon Council
Salary: Grade 14 £51,522 - £53,607
Fixed Term (until December 2026) – 36 hours per week
Hybrid working
Job Purpose
The House Project Manager role will lead and deliver a comprehensive programme of assessment, review and support for young people leaving care. Supervising facilitators in the team to provide individual and group sessions to meet the diverse needs of young people. The project aims to prepare and support young people leaving care to move into their first home well equipped with the requisite skills and provide continued access post move-in to ensure they can sustain their home and engage in education, employment and training and enjoy living in their community. You will have daily oversight of the project managing two facilitators whilst working relationally with the young people that you will support to develop the house project.
The project will work in collaboration with our cared for and leaving care teams and you will also build relationships with housing partners and other services who can support our care experienced young people.
A key emphasis for this project is working with the young people to determine the approach and delivery of the programme to achieve their aim of moving into their own home and working with the project to sustain their home and develop their wellbeing and economic circumstances.
About You
Social Work Qualification, Youth Work Qualification or Teaching Qualification PGCE.
Working knowledge of national policy and developments regarding children’s social care, and policy areas that impact on children’s social care.
Demonstratable working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures.
Substantial experience of working with young people in need in a social work, youth work or teaching environment. Demonstrable experience of project development and leadership in a similar role or environment. Considerable experience of liaising and promoting partnership relationships to promote the best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Clear and assertive communication ability with a focus on developing and sustaining positive relationships with young people, staff and community partners.
Able to engage and develop effective professional relationships with young adults to achieve sustainable positive outcomes.
Able to engage and develop effective professional relationships with other professionals and organisations for the benefit of young adults receiving a house project service.
Ability to assess young adults holistically in relation to their need for support and/or protection from harm.
Have experience of or understand how to work with young people in a trauma aware/informed approach
Benefits
You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough. We also offer:
Highly competitive compensation package
29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more
A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%
Continuing Professional Development – genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career
Management development programmes
Investment into your wellbeing
Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)
We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance
To view the House Project Manager role profile click here
Closing date: Sunday 1st June @ 11.59pm
Equal Opportunities
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.
Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.
Additional Information
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