The Vacancy

Are you a natural leader who has the skills to manage a dedicated team who support others to live a fulfilling life while achieving their dreams and goals? If so, then we have a great opportunity for you to join our Stopover Service in Glasgow!

Your new opportunity

Quarriers Stopover Youth Homelessness Service are currently recruiting a Deputy Project Manager on full time, permanent basis. Quarriers Stopover project provides an accommodation based housing support service to 14 young people aged 16 - 25 years. The aim of the service is to support young people to develop their independent living skills in order to move on to less supported accommodation or a tenancy of their own.

As the Deputy Project Manager you will work alongside the Project Manager supporting staff to deliver person-centred care and promote greater independence and inclusion, including health and wellbeing.

You will assist the Project Manager in the smooth running of the service and responsible for ensuring that all managers and staff within the teams are fully supported and focused on achieving fantastic outcomes for the people supported at the service. The role will also include administrative duties including submission of statutory returns and be fiscally responsible, ensuring that the service operates within budget .

This is a full time role, working 39 hours per week over 7 days. You will work mainly during office hours, however may be required to work evenings and occasional weekends. With nightshift cover and sleepovers when required.

What you will need to bring to the role

• Relevant qualification (equal to level 7 of SQA)
• Enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, team leader or management role with social care.
• Resilient, reliable and an excellent listener.
• Good IT & communication skills.
• Driving licence and access to your own vehicle is essential.

What you'll get in return

SVQ qualifications via our accredited centre
Generous leave: 29 days + 4 public holidays (rising to 34 + 4 after 5 years)
Training & development opportunities
Opportunity to change lives through meaningful work
Family-friendly policies
Health benefits: HSF cash plans, physio & occupational health
Free 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
£500 refer-a-friend bonus (T&Cs apply)
Life Assurance & Pension
Cycle to Work scheme
Access to Concerts for Carers

Full details of this role can be viewed on the attached Job Role Profile.

Where applicable, successful candidates will be required to register with the SSSC within three months of start date.

Quarriers have Investors in People Platinum accreditation.

About Us

Quarriers is one of Scotland's leading social care charities. We provide practical care and support for vulnerable children, adults and families who face extremely challenging circumstances. We challenge poverty and inequality of opportunity to bring about positive changes in people's lives.

Benefits

Free physiotherapy and occupational health

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Non-contributory life assurance scheme

Workplace pension

Christmas savings scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Long service rewards

Significant discount opportunities

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