Project Manager - Fixed Term Contract ( 6 months)
4 days ago
Crawley
About The Role Are you passionate about leading high-quality care and making a real difference in people’s lives? Do you want to be part of a values-driven, supportive, and dedicated organisation where leadership really matters? We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Project Manager -Fixed Term Contract ( 6 months) to lead one of our projects in Crawley supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. This is a pivotal role where your leadership, decision-making, and people skills will directly shape the quality of care, staff development, and client outcomes. This is a challenging and deeply rewarding opportunity for someone who believes in person-centred care, dignity, inclusion, and empowering both clients and staff to thrive. As a Project Manager, you’ll: • Take overall day-to-day responsibility for the management of the project, ensuring high-quality care and support at all times., • Lead, develop, and line manage a staff team, providing clear direction, supervision, induction, and ongoing support., • Ensure care and support are fully aligned with each client’s assessed needs, health, and wellbeing., • Oversee and ensure high-quality Person-Centred Plans are completed, implemented, and regularly reviewed., • Embed Field Lane’s values, principles, and good practice across all aspects of care delivery., • Ensure all people are treated with dignity, respect, inclusion, and transparency., • Lead on safeguarding, risk management, and medication administration in line with legislation and best practice., • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, infection prevention, confidentiality, and organisational policies and procedures., • Work closely with the Senior Management Team to ensure effective service delivery and governance., • Lead recruitment processes to attract, develop, and retain high-quality staff., • Foster a positive, supportive, and motivated team culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for clients., • Communicate effectively with clients, families, staff, and external agencies, providing reassurance, empathy, and clarity.What we’re looking for:, • NVQ Level 5 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or a willingness to work towards this qualification., • At least four years’ experience working with people with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs., • Strong knowledge of safeguarding and working with adults at risk., • Proven experience of managing and leading staff teams within a care or supported living setting., • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills., • A calm, confident, and compassionate approach to decision-making and problem-solving., • A strong commitment to confidentiality, equality, inclusion, and best practice in care., • The ability to work flexibly, think innovatively, and lead by example. About The Organisation About Field Lane Field Lane is a charity with a long history of providing care, housing, and support for a diverse range of people, including: • Adults with learning disabilities, many of whom are also autistic, • Individuals with complex health and support needs, • Be part of a warm, inclusive, and supportive organisation, • Make a genuine difference in people’s lives every day, • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, • A leadership role with real influence and purpose, • Competitive pay and benefits package