DEPUTY PROJECT MANAGER (Apply in 3 Minutes)
Company: Atlantica
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: June 24, 2025
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Job Description:
Description: Main Duties and Responsibilities 1. Support Project
Management: Assist the Project Manager in the delivery,
development, and continuous improvement of the service. Act as the
Project Manager's deputy during their absence. 2. Team Leadership:
Motivate and lead a team of support staff to deliver high-quality,
person-centered services. Ensure all work aligns with
organizational values and best practices. 3. Client Support:
Facilitate individual goal setting and achievement through key
work, outcome-focused support, and tailored planning. 4.
Information and Advice: Ensure the service provides accurate,
accessible information and guidance, empowering individuals to
engage with community opportunities. 5. Referral Pathway
Management: Oversee referral processes and monitor waiting lists to
ensure timely and equitable access to services. 6. Community
Engagement: Promote the service to reach diverse populations,
ensuring equal opportunity for all community members to access
support. 7. Partnership Working: Develop and maintain effective
relationships with referral agencies, partners, and stakeholders.
8. Safeguarding: Support the Project Manager in safeguarding
children and vulnerable adults. Ensure all staff adhere to
safeguarding policies and procedures. 9. Program Coordination:
Assist in coordinating a varied program of activities and workshops
aligned with service objectives. 10. Resource Management: Support
the efficient use of resources to maintain high-quality service
delivery within budgetary constraints. 11. Information Management:
Contribute to the maintenance and updating of relevant information
resources, including online directories. 12. Team Contribution:
Actively participate in team meetings and initiatives, and pursue
opportunities for personal and team development. 13. Reporting:
Support the preparation of high-quality internal and external
reports, ensuring input from service users, volunteers, and staff.
14. Health, Safety, and Compliance: Promote and maintain a safe,
secure, and compliant working environment, adhering to all relevant
legislation, policies, and contractual requirements. People
Management 1. Staff Development: Support the recruitment,
induction, and ongoing development of staff in line with
organizational milestones and objectives. 2. Supervision and
Performance: Conduct regular supervision and performance reviews
for team members, including relief staff, fostering a constructive
and supportive environment. 3. Knowledge Sharing: Encourage the
sharing of best practices and continuous learning to enhance
service delivery. Flexible Working · The post holder will generally
work standard office hours (e.g., 9am–5pm, Monday to Friday), with
occasional evening or weekend work as required. Confidentiality ·
All information relating to service users and staff must be treated
with the strictest confidence and shared only with appropriate
personnel, in line with organizational policies. Equal
Opportunities Statement We value the unique contributions of all
employees and service users, regardless of culture, race, gender,
sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nationality,
age, religion, belief, disability, or lived experience.
Appointments and promotions are based on merit. We are committed to
equal access to development opportunities for all staff. Breaches
of this policy may result in disciplinary action. Requirements:
Personal Values - Demonstrates values aligned with the
organization's mission and ethos. - Appreciates the value of peer
support and lived experience. - Proactively seeks opportunities for
personal and professional development; willing to share knowledge
and learn from mistakes. - Committed to equal opportunities and
actively values diversity and inclusion. Experience - Minimum of
two years' full-time equivalent experience in a relevant field
(e.g., health, social care, community services). - At least one
year's experience supervising or managing staff or volunteers. -
Proven ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with
individuals experiencing distress or complex needs. - Practical
experience in delivering high-quality support services to
individuals in need. - Experience working with or within adult
social care or similar services. - Demonstrated experience managing
a team of staff providing direct support or key working. Service
User Involvement & Leadership - Commitment to empowering service
users and promoting their rights and choices. - Experience ensuring
service users have meaningful opportunities to contribute to and
shape the services they receive. Managing Others - Experience
supervising individuals or teams, including monitoring and
supporting performance. - Ability to foster a culture of
innovation, learning, and continuous improvement. - Experience
managing change and supporting others through transitions.
Relationship Management - Proven ability to build and sustain
effective partnerships with local agencies, stakeholders, and
partner organizations. - Demonstrates professionalism and acts as a
positive ambassador for the organization at all times.
Communication - Strong verbal and written communication skills,
with the ability to engage confidently with a range of audiences
including professionals, service users, and the public. - Able to
be assertive when necessary while maintaining positive
relationships. - Proficient in the use of IT and digital tools,
including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
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