Project Manager / Creative Therapists FTC

Victim Support Northern Ireland; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Part time

Job summary

A support organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Project Manager to lead a children’s project aimed at providing therapeutic support to young individuals impacted by trauma. The role involves managing project operations, engaging with stakeholders, and delivering services effectively. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in managing trauma-related services. This part-time position offers a salary of £37,538 pro-rata and a mix of onsite and remote work options. Closing date for applications is December 20, 2025.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in a relevant field and 2 years of project management experience.
• A minimum of 5 years managing services for children affected by trauma.
• Knowledge of legislation and guidance related to children.
• Experience assessing needs and risks for children and young people.
• Experience delivering therapeutic interventions.
• Experience managing a team with diverse therapeutic issues.
• Experience in auditing or service evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project according to relevant legislation and procedural guidance.
• Act as the key contact for referrals and allocate them to therapists.
• Establish a stakeholder forum to support project development.
• Contribute to ongoing service development through data analysis.

Skills

Project/service management

Therapeutic interventions

Understanding of trauma issues

Team management

Auditing/service evaluation

Education

Degree/Diploma in health, social science, counselling or therapy

Experience with children and young people

Job description

Project Manager / Creative Therapists FTC

Victim Support NI are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to take forward a children and young person’s project which has evolved from the former Aggression Related Trauma Project (ART) located in the Northern and Western Health and Social Care Trust.The project will provide long term therapeutic support to children and young people aged 8 - 20 years who have experienced physical, sexual or emotional trauma. In addition, the project will deliver themed psycho-education programmes for parents and guardians and knowledge sharing events with other stakeholders.We are seeking to appoint a Project Manager who has the vision, passion and experience to support the ongoing success and development of this project.The post holder will be employed 20 hours per week and will be based at Victim Support NI offices either in Belfast or Foyle-this will be agreed with the successful candidate. It is envisaged that a proportion of the post holder’s duties can be carried out remotely. The post holder will be required to undertake travel to Northern Trust area and throughout Northern Ireland and beyond. They may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with their role as and when required within Victim Support NI.

Responsibilities

• To manage the project in line with relevant legislation and procedural guidance and in respect of targeted outputs and outcomes agreed with the funder.
• Act as the key contact for referrals ensuring that they are efficiently and effectively allocated to therapists within the project within the agreed time frame, ensuring optimum deployment of resources and effective service delivery.
• Establish a quarterly stakeholder forum of relevant and influential key stakeholders, including a young person forum, to help support and develop the project.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the service in line with the needs of its beneficiaries through the gathering, collating and analysis of activity, information and data. Report on opportunities for service enhancement or expansion as these.

Skills and Qualifications

• Third level qualification e.g. Degree/Diploma in a health, social science, counselling or therapy related field AND 2 years’ experience of project/service management in a health, community or social care disciplineOR
• A minimum of five years’ experience of managing services involving children and young people affected by trauma/adverse childhood experiences.
• Evidence an understanding of the key issues facing children and young people affected by trauma/adverse childhood experiences including knowledge of legislation and guidance in relation to children and young people.
• Experience of assessing, prioritising need and risk and dealing with the complex issues faced by children and young people.
• Experience of delivering therapeutic interventions to children and young people.
• Experience of managing a team who work with a client group experiencing a diverse range of presenting therapeutic issues.
• Experience of auditing or service evaluation in a health/social care discipline.

Further Information

Salary: £37,538 based on 1.0 FTE per annum pro rata.For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Area: Republic of Ireland
Closing date: 20 Dec 2025