Project Manager

-; Wigan; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care organization in Wigan is seeking a motivated individual to manage a portfolio of services, including supported living for individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs. The role involves overseeing service delivery, leading a team, and developing new services to meet local needs. Applicants should have extensive experience in social care and strong communication skills. This position offers a supportive management culture, extensive benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Probationary bonus

Pension contributions

33 days leave

Company-paid enhanced DBS

Supportive management culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and mental health needs.
• Ability to lead a team and provide guidance and support.
• Capacity to communicate positively and professionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage service provision including supported living and community support.
• Develop new services to meet local needs and promote wellbeing.
• Oversee staff deployment and maintain direct contact with service users.

Skills

Extensive experience in social care

Team leadership

Positive communication

CQC quality standards

Job description

Creative Support is looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to manage our portfolio of social care services in Blackpool. You will work with the Service Manager and be jointly responsible for maintaining an overview of all services, leading a team of Team Leaders and senior staff, and contributing to the further development of services within the region.

We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti‑racist organization – Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer, and Investors in People Gold award holder.

Responsibilities

• Manage current service provision including supported living for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex care needs; and floating and community support for people with learning disability/mental health needs.
• Develop new services that meet local needs and promote opportunity, choice, health and wellbeing.
• Demonstrate a person‑centred approach with a warm, confident, professional manner.
• Oversee staff deployment, rotas and work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Maintain direct contact with service users and attend person‑centred reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive experience and knowledge of working within the social care sector supporting people with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Lead a team with confidence and provide clear guidance, supervision and support to team members. Communicate positively and professionally with families, advocates and other agencies.

• Ability to put CQC quality standards into practice; Registered Manager experience not essential but you must be a confident and accountable practitioner.

Benefits

Benefits of working with Creative Support: probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days leave, company‑paid enhanced DBS, supportive management culture and opportunities for career development.

Application Instructions

Vacancy Reference Number: 85267. Applications must be submitted via the Creative Support website. Only candidates located in the UK may apply. For further assistance, call 0161 236 0829.