Job Introduction

Fixed Term Contract – Up to 7 Months

Funded by the PHE Rough sleeping drug and alcohol treatment grant 2020/21, Turning Point are part of a new multidisciplinary service who will work across City and Hackney to meet the specific complex needs of rough sleepers. Currently funded until the end of 21/22, we need a dynamic Implementation Manager with knowledge and experience of working across at least one of the sectors of Substance Misuse, Dual Diagnosis and Rough Sleeper provision to lead the project.

Working in close partnership with key partners, stakeholders and commissioners you will set up an innovative new service that will bring together substance misuse treatment, housing, outreach, GP and mental health services to respond to the needs of the community in challenging circumstances.

The role will work closely with the Senior Operations and key responsibilities will include:

• Managing the project plan
• Recruitment to critical roles
• Process and pathway development
• Monitoring and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement and communication

Role Responsibility

Raising the bar for people-centred care, you'll act as the manager during the implementation and transformation phase of the new substance misuse service. You will be the day-to-day lead and support for staff, service users and wider stakeholders in relation to the implementation of the new service. Act as an agent for change by demonstrating Turning Point’s corporate values through own example whilst ensuring they are demonstrated by all staff. Furthermore, to ensure the vision and model of service delivery is brought to life.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is confident and comfortable working with a wide range of stakeholders, who understands project planning, and has a passion for turning models and visions into reality. 

A thorough understanding and experience of change management, project management and transformation is essential. 

About us

Why Turning Point?

As a leading health and social care provider with more than 300 locations across England, we take real pride in the services we offer.

Across the varied regions, sectors and settings we operate within, our organisation is held together by a shared vision – and our people are connected by the same values. These include belief in potential, confidence in communication, embracing positive change and always treating each other as individuals.

We run all of our services on a not-for-profit basis; instead, we invest every penny back into our services and people. We never stop believing in change for the better, and we work constantly to improve the lives of the people we support.

Our people bring our vision to life. So, if you are enthusiastic, motivated and committed to support others to fulfilling their potential, here at Turning Point, we don't just offer you a job – we offer you a career.

What Benefits Will I Receive?

Of course, we know it's not about the money. But that doesn't mean we don't reward our people for their invaluable work with a benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive opportunities to learn and develop, with silver accreditation from Investors in People
• 33 days’ paid holiday a year, increasing with each year of service up to 35 days. Plus the option to purchase additional holidays
• Flexible benefit options including cycle to work schemes and season ticket loans
• Competitive pension and life assurance schemes
• Employee assistance programme and access to online health and wellbeing support
• Flexible working patterns to support work-life balance
• Access to a wide range of discounts, including cinema tickets, grocery and high-street shopping and gym memberships

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

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