Deputy Project Manager

Exeter Foyer is a dynamic environment where young people between the ages of 16-25 can live in one of our furnished bedsits until they are ready to live independently.

While here, they will get all the support and help they need to access skills, training and employment opportunities - and more importantly, the confidence to make a life for themselves. If you could share our enthusiasm and commitment to this scheme, we'd love you to join us.

Deputy Project Manager
£25,201 pa
40 hrs pw
Exeter

Stonewater are seeking a diligent and committed Deputy Project Manager, to join our team in Exeter Foyer.  

This is a great opportunity for a team player who can bring their positive influence to our residents, and our team.

You will work alongside the Project Manager, to ensure Stonewater delivers a high quality support and housing service.  

Your duties will include assisting with the day-to-day management of the Foyer, supervising and supporting staff; promoting the project through the use of marketing activities, and working with an education specialist, to maintain a culture in which young people have access to education, training and employment opportunities.  

You should ideally have at least 3 years' experience in relation to working with young people.

This should be supported by a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding issues, homelessness, housing, and a knowledge of relevant funding frameworks.

 You should also have a relevant Level 3 Qualification in H & S Care or Advice & Guidance, combined with strong literacy and numeracy skills.  

The role involves working with vulnerable young people and adults and as such Stonewater will require appropriate background checks, ie via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Our benefits package includes:

• 26 days' pro-rata annual leave (plus bank holidays) - pro-rate for part-time
• Family-friendly working environment including flexible working
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Staff helpline offering independent, confidential information, counselling and support 
• Childcare vouchers

For more details and to download an application form, please visit
https://stonewater.org/careers or email jobs2@stonewater.org

Closing date: 3rd November 2016
(however vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received)

Previous applicants need not apply.

Stonewater is a Charitable Industrial and Provident Society No. 20558R. We are committed to equality for all and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.