MDOT Project Manager (RSDATG OHID)

At Change Grow Live, we believe in the power of compassion and bold action to transform lives. Our dedicated charity is committed to providing unwavering support and respect in a secure environment, treating each individual as unique and working tirelessly to help them discover the right treatment and care options.

Our core values - "Be open, be compassionate, and be bold" - are not just words; they guide every action we take. Our team members embody these values daily as they strive to fulfill our mission: helping people reshape their lives, grow as individuals, and embrace life to the fullest.

A fantastic, new opportunity has arisen to become a Project Manager, leading the delivery and service development of MDOT rough sleepers project alongside the local substance misuse service. We are hoping this role is for you.  

Location: Reading 

Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary: £39,302.37 - £43,814.50 Dependent on experience, Pro Rata if part time.

Contract Type: 6 month secondment.

About the role:

• Lead on the development of the service to provide easily accessible, non judgemental, and confidential services, which support service users in working to towards their goals 
• Lead on the development of a broad range of activities, interventions and offers to meet the needs of the people who use our services and commissioner requirements
• Manage and coordinate the activities of programmes, including overall management of the staff team, sessional workers, and volunteers, so that the service runs efficiently and effectively, making the best possible use of financial and human resources
• Provide line management, supervision, and leadership to achieve performance outcomes in line with service level and contractual arrangements
• Ensure that constructive, positive, and supportive relationships are maintained with relevant partners, user representatives’ groups, advisory groups, and committees
• Ensure the Service runs within allocated budgets
• Ensure effective performance management through data collection, reporting and analysis

About you: 

• A thorough understanding of the challenges faced by those who use substances; those who are (were) known to criminal justice services; those who have complex or multiple support needs
• Experience in reviewing, mobilising, and developing services and new initiatives.
• An ability to identify areas of development and implement change to improve performance.
• Experience in building cross partnership relationships to ensure the development of effective wrap around support/treatment/care; including knowledge/experience of governance arrangements that need consideration.
• Experience in effective performance management
• The ability to maintain professional boundaries and work effectively with colleagues and partnership
• Experience of project management
• Experience of change management
• The ability to communicate confidently and effectively, in a variety of ways.

What we will give to you: 

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme and receive generous vouchers if candidate is succsessful 

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed out line of responsibilities and Person Specification 

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you. 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

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