Staying Close Project Manager

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Staying Close Project Manager in Hillingdon. In this full-time role, you will manage a supportive team and oversee project deliveries, ensuring continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement. Suitable candidates will have a Social Work Qualification or equivalent, with experience in project management. A salary of up to £57,102 is offered.

Qualifications

• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• This post requires registration with Social Care England.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of key workers to support project delivery.
• Create stakeholder engagement and manage project documentation.
• Facilitate accurate reporting of project status and risks.

Skills

Ability to foster teamwork

Conflict resolution

Sound judgement

Political awareness

Education

Social Work Qualification or equivalent

Prince 2 or other project management qualification

Job description

Staying Close Project Manager – Hillingdon, Hayes, Greater London

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Staying Close Project Manager to work full time based in Hillingdon.

The salary for this permanent Staying Close Project Manager job is up to £57,102 per annum.

Responsibilities:

• Foster a positive and supportive working environment for the direct reports, including key workers/floating support workers and the part-time transitions nurse.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and support to the assigned staff, ensuring their professional development and well-being.
• Effectively manage any staff members assigned to support project delivery, providing clear expectations, performance feedback, and opportunities for growth.
• Promote a culture of teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the project team and across partner agencies.
• Effectively manage any conflicts or disputes within the team or with external stakeholders, seeking resolutions through open communication and meditation.
• Create and secure stakeholder engagement and sign-off for all project documentation necessary for governance and benefits realisation.
• Work closely with the Head of Corporate Parenting to assess the feasibility of business cases for delivery.
• Carry out a risk assessment of the project plan, identify potential non-compliance risks, and develop preventative and corrective measures.
• Ensure appropriate resources, including budget and supportive functions, are allocated for successful project delivery. Supervise and manage staff assigned to support project delivery.
• Facilitate accurate reporting of project status, risks, and suggested corrective actions to the appropriate board.
• Provide effective constructive challenge as required during a solution design and development stage.
• Ensure change management strategies are designed, documented, and implemented as part of the project.
• Continuously assess and improve service delivery in line with corporate objectives.

Requirements of this role:

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Prince 2 or other project management qualification.
• Working effectively under pressure, to prioritise and manage deadlines and demonstrate sound judgement and political awareness.
• This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).

Contact: This Staying Close Project Manager job is advertised by Stefan Garrett; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Sanctuary Personnel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all aspects of its recruitment and employment processes.