Project Manager – Mental Health and Neurodiversity
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/10/2024
Advert End Date:
28/10/2024 12:00
Job Category:
Project Management
Employment Location:
South Tyneside and Sunderland Local Delivery Team
Further Information
Project Manager – Mental Health and Neurodiversity
£50,512 pa
Joint responsibly to South Tyneside Council and South Tyneside and Sunderland local delivery team (NENC ICB).
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to oversee the planning and management of specific projects supporting the Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodiversity Alliances. This role will work and report to South Tyneside Council and South Tyneside and Sunderland local delivery team (NENC ICB).
The post holder will be responsible for the planning and management of several complex strategies and projects and for the delivery of the overall workplan. The Project Manager will work alongside partners and people living in South Tyneside to achieve the aims documented within the Autism Strategy, The Learning Disabilities Strategy, The All-Age Mental Health Strategy, Living Better Lives Strategy and the Health and Wellbeing Strategy for Children, Adults and Families.
About You:
We are looking for a candidate with high levels of experience and understanding of the local NHS and Local Government structure, strategy, vision and policy in respect to Learning Disabilities, Autism, Mental Health and Neurodiversity, who understands the strategy and policy agendas in depth and will be able to lead and support on the delivery of projects in these areas.
You will have recent experience of managing complex projects and leadership within a health or social care setting and experience of working collaboratively with commissioners and provider organisations.
You will have a proven track record of service improvement, service reform, performance management and delivering projects within budget and timescales, as well as a high level of communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. As a Project Manager you must also be able provide leadership expertise and be mindful of the wider strategic and operational context of stakeholders.
Working at all levels within and across South Tyneside Council and South Tyneside and Sunderland Local Delivery Team (NENC ICB), and with external stakeholders and partners, the Project Manager will deliver successful change projects and prepare reports on the progress of the goals and aims of the strategies and be able to formulate contingency plans to ensure outcomes are delivered effectively.
About Us:
Adult Social Care is changing in South Tyneside. We are a forward-thinking Council that is developing innovative approaches to meet our challenges. Focusing on People, Place and Partnerships, this is a great time to join us. With our new Council Leadership, and a recent service review, we have a 5-year Vision and Strategy for Adult Social Care to help support the next stage of our journey. Working closely with all our partners our vision for the future is to see every person in South Tyneside with care and support needs “Living Better Lives”, to fully utilise their strengths and assets, to remain safe and well; in the neighbourhoods and communities they call home.
Joining us at this time will ensure you are at the forefront of helping to develop and embed co-production and co-delivery, delivering new models of support. We remain fully committed to supporting our staff to grow and develop, and we will provide you with the opportunity to use your skills and learn new ones. Through the development of our Values and Behaviour Framework we will fully support staff to become Curious, Accountable, Responsive and Empowered (CARE).
For any information about the role, please contact Tracey Bage, Service Manager Learning Disabilities, Preparation for Adulthood, Mental Health – AMHP Lead, Tel (0191) 4244080 tracey.bage@southtyneside.gov.uk
or
Sarah Dean - Golightly, Head of Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Neurodiversity and Autism – South Tyneside and Sunderland Local Delivery Team, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board, Tel 07584005663, email sarahgolightly@nhs.net
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
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Closing date: Noon, 28 October 2024
Interviews for this post will take place on the afternoon of 18 November 2024