Age Well Project Manager

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days leave

Flexible working

Learning & development

London Living Wage

Pension

Cycle to Work

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate the expiry of two care home contracts and transition to a new service model. You will work with commissioners to ensure future services meet residents’ needs, delivering high-profile projects through robust governance and reporting.

The role requires stakeholder engagement across the Council and externally, with a focus on improving social care outcomes for residents in Islington.

Qualifications

• Interest in social care and outcomes for residents.
• Experience in delivering high-profile projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management with ability to develop project management resources.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate expiry of two care home-related contracts and transition to a new service model.
• Collaborate with commissioners to ensure future services meet residents' needs.

Skills

Social care

High-profile projects

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

About The Role

Do you want to enable residents live healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives?

As a Project Manager at Islington Council, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Islington residents get the best care and support. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team that is shaping the future of social care in Islington. We are looking for an experienced project manager who can confidently work with stakeholders across the Council and externally to coordinate the expiry of two care home-related contracts and the transition to a new service model. You will be responsible for successfully delivering high-profile projects via robust governance and reporting. You will work closely with commissioners to ensure that future services meet the needs of our residents.

Key attributes required

• An interest in working within social care and ensuring great outcomes for residents.
• Experience of managing high-profile projects to delivery.
• Great verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organisation and time management, with ability to develop a range of project management resources

The Age Well team, in Health and Social Care, is responsible for commissioning statutory services that enable people to live and age well within the community and in care settings. We are guided by Islington’s Adult Social Care Vision: that all residents have fair and equal access to care and support that enables them to live healthy, fulfilling, and independent lives.

Our day-to-day work requires partnering with services across the Council. We also work closely with Islington’s care providers, health services, and the voluntary and community sector to shape our care services in line with the Council’s values. We ensure every pound spent delivers maximum value for the borough. Importantly, all our work is centred on what matters most to residents and we pride ourselves on prioritising co-production with residents during the development of any services.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact:

Name and Job Title: Vlada Shevelkova, Commissioning Manager – Age Well

Email: [email protected]

About You

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Pre‑Employment Checks

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a basic DBS check with children/adult barred list qualifications check and 3/5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.