Junior Project Manager

Building Recruitment Co Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Building Recruitment Co Ltd in Cardiff is seeking a Junior Project Manager to oversee supported living services in Cardiff, supporting service users to develop independence and achieve positive outcomes.

The role leads a small team of Support Workers and night staff, ensuring services are safe and high-quality. Previous senior support roles are welcome as a step up in a rolling temporary contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in supported living or social care.
• Experience supervising or managing staff.
• Strong safeguarding and risk management knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Trauma-informed, person-centred approach.
• Full driving licence or access to a vehicle preferred.
• Enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of supported living services.
• Provide leadership to Support Workers and night staff.
• Ensure safe, person-centred support for service users.
• Oversee plans, risk assessments and safeguarding.
• Supervise staff through meetings and guidance.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns and incidents.
• Work with social services and external agencies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Promote independence and wellbeing.
• Monitor accommodation quality and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Trauma-informed

Enhanced DBS

Driving licence

Job description

Junior Project Manager

Fulltime – Rolling contract

£28,792.70 - £32,268 (Pro Rata)

Cardiff

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Contract: Temporary, ongoing on a monthly basis

We are currently recruiting for a Junior Project Manager to oversee supported living services in Cardiff, supporting service users to develop their independence and achieve positive outcomes.

You will lead a small team of Support Workers and night staff, ensuring the services are safe, well managed and provide high-quality, person-centred support.

This role would suit an experienced Senior Support Worker, Team Leader, Deputy Manager or Project Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running supported living services.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Support Workers and night staff.
• Ensure service users receive safe, consistent and person-centred support.
• Oversee support plans, risk assessments, safeguarding and case management.
• Support staff through supervision, team meetings and day-to-day guidance.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents and challenging situations.
• Work closely with social services and other external agencies.
• Ensure records and documentation are completed to a high standard.
• Promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes for young people.
• Monitor the quality and safety of the accommodation.

About You

• Previous experience in supported living, supported accommodation, housing, homelessness or social care.
• Previous experience supervising or managing staff.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and risk management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A person-centred and trauma-informed approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenging situations.
• Enhanced DBS
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be preferred but is not essential.