House Project Manager - Children Services

House Project Manager - Children Services - Croydon Council

Salary: Grade 14 - £51,522 - £53,607

Fixed Term (until December 2026) - 36 hours per week

Hybrid working

Job Purpose

The House Project Manager will deliver a comprehensive programme of assessment, review and support for young people leaving care. Supervising facilitators in the team to provide individual and group sessions to meet the diverse needs of young people. The project aims to prepare and support young people leaving care to move into their first home well equipped with the requisite skills and provide continued access post move-in to ensure they can sustain their home and engage in education, employment and training and enjoy living in their community.

About You

Social Work Qualification, Youth Work Qualification or Teaching Qualification PGCE.
Working knowledge of national policy and developments regarding children's social care, and policy areas that impact on children's social care.
Demonstratable working knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, standards and procedures.
Substantial experience of working with young people in need in a social work, youth work or teaching environment. Demonstrable experience of project development and leadership in a similar role or environment. Considerable experience of liaising and promoting partnership relationships to promote the best opportunities and outcomes for young people. Clear and assertive communication ability with a focus on developing and sustaining positive relationships with young people, staff and community partners.
Able to engage and develop effective professional relationships with young adults to achieve sustainable positive outcomes.
Able to engage and develop effective professional relationships with other professionals and organisations for the benefit of young adults receiving a house project service.
Ability to assess young adults holistically in relation to their need for support and/or protection from harm.

Benefits

You will be valued for your skills and expertise, supported by the team of experienced professionals, as well as the management at Croydon Council, one of the largest employers in the borough.

We also offer:

• Highly competitive compensation package

• 29-31 days (grade equivalent) annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays and option to purchase more

• A pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 20%

• Continuing Professional Development - genuine opportunities to grow, develop and specialise in your career

• Management development programmes

• Investment into your wellbeing

• Access to Employee Discount scheme with a range of programmes (Cycle Benefit Scheme, GymFlex, Retail Discounts and more)

• We promote flexible & hybrid working arrangements where possible to support a healthy work-life balance

Disclaimer

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The Successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check which allows them to work with children.

To view the House Project Manager role profile click here

Closing date: Sunday 2nd March

Equal Opportunities