About The Service
Cardiff, as Wales’ Capital and largest Local Authority, supports around 1,200 people with a wide range of care and support needs to live well and achieve their outcomes.
Our Learning Disabilities teams provide advice, information and support to adults with learning disabilities and their carers, working closely with multi-disciplinary partners.
The Learning Disability Supported Living Team oversees Supported Living and Shared Lives contracts, working with providers, housing partners, commissioners, social workers and health colleagues to deliver high-quality accommodation.
We take a strengths-based approach, supporting people to maximise independence, access local opportunities and be part of their communities.
About the job
An opportunity has arisen to join Cardiff’s Learning Disability Service as a Supported Living Project Manager on a temporary basis.
The post will lead and coordinate accommodation projects for adults with learning disabilities, including supported living, Shared Lives and other housing options that promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes.
You will identify accommodation needs, develop housing solutions, oversee move planning, and support Cardiff Council’s Learning Disability and “Closer to Home” objectives.
Working with individuals, families, social workers, health professionals, housing colleagues, providers and commissioners, you will ensure accommodation arrangements are person-centred, timely and sustainable.
You will coordinate project meetings, develop project plans, track progress, manage risks, oversee referrals and matching, and produce clear reports, minutes and project documentation.
We are looking for a confident, organised practitioner with strong project coordination skills and a commitment to improving outcomes.
Cardiff Council also offers some great benefits for staff including:
- A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
- We offer flexi and hybrid working with an expectation you will be office based at least 2 days a week.
- Access to the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Pension Fund which is part of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), offering a reputable, secure and flexible pension plan for peace of mind.
- Excellent training and development opportunities.
- Support offered through mentorship and enhanced by senior management.
What We Are Looking For From You
You will have a good level of education and at least two years’ experience in a development field. A higher education, project management or development qualification is desirable.
You will understand social housing development, accommodation planning, supported living and the needs of adults with learning disabilities.
You will have strong communication skills, experience working with a range of stakeholders, and confidence in arranging, chairing and coordinating meetings.
You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, manage competing demands, meet deadlines, and produce clear records and reports.
You will be respectful, approachable and reliable, with values that support equality, partnership working, confidentiality and person-centred practice.
The ability to speak other languages, in particular Welsh, and Community Languages would be an advantage.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2027.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Refer to the Job Description and Person Specification and tell us how you meet the criteria set out in these when completing your application.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
The interview process for this role will be conducted face to face or otherwise on a virtual basis using an appropriate online platform. The hiring manager will advise on the format of the interview as part of the recruitment process. If you have any concerns about your ability to take part in a virtual interview process or would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Emma Jo McDonald (EMcDonald@cardiff.gov.uk) or Emma Mulinder (EMulinder@cardif.gov.uk).
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
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