Job Details
We are ambitious for Fife, both for our communities and our workforce of around 18,000 employees. More people need our support, and we are focussed on reducing inequalities and increasing opportunities within an environment of decreasing resources. Our vision is a confident, successful and fairer Fife and our employees are our greatest asset to deliver on our vision.
We are looking for a Project Manager to manage, develop and implement the Council’s Trauma Informed Practice strategy. This will involve supporting the work of the Trauma Champions for Fife Council, NHS Fife and Fife Health and Social Care Partnership, by providing project management support that will result in a trauma informed workforce, capable of supporting children, young people and adults affected by psychological trauma, improving access to services and achieving positive outcomes. This work will be integral to the development of the No Wrong Door approach in Fife.
You will lead on developing the strategy for implementation of the Scottish Psychological Trauma Plan in Fife, in consultation with key stakeholders.
You will provide focussed leadership in determining the framework to identify changes required and to manage agreed project(s), working collaboratively with key partners, at both operational and strategic levels, to ensure that a trauma informed approach is integral to recovery and reform from the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, you will support the work of the Fife Trauma Steering Group in developing a model of shared resources and expertise for teams/services that the Trauma Champions have identified as priority areas for organisational change
This is a great opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to develop their professional career in the field of Project Management by working alongside Fife Council, NHS andFife Health and Social Care Partnership colleagues through a time of significant change.
The post is based within the HR Workforce Strategy & Organisational Development Team.
This post attracts a range of benefits including relocation expenses, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and flexible working arrangements.
The Person
Educated to degree level, you will have substantial experience of project management, planning and implementation. You will have effective communication skills, display strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to influence and challenge. The capacity to use these skills to work collaboratively and create strong relationships at all levels is essential.
You will have experience of working on your own initiative and as part of a wider team, which is focussed on delivering outcomes. With a commitment to self-development and a focus on emerging trends, you will be a self-starter who is passionate about making a difference.
Experience of and understanding of what trauma informed practice involves and the knowledge, skill and value base needed to work with a trauma informed approach is desirable.
The post requires an ability to work in complex and, at times, challenging systems. You will be comfortable with connecting across agencies, directorates, services and hierarchies to ensure a collective response to the range of issues faced in all Directorates
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Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.