Full-time: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)
Location: 34 Tomnahurich Street, Inverness
About the Role:
As National Distress Brief Intervention Project Lead , you will oversee and lead all Change Mental Health DBI Teams and assist in the development of the DBI programme on behalf of Change Mental Health. You will work closely with senior colleagues in Change Mental Health and in a wide range of statutory and third sector agencies to ensure that the Distress Brief Intervention continues to deliver innovative service in a compassionate and connected way.
Working across several areas of Scotland including Highland, Argyll & Bute, Dumfries and Galloway and CMH National office in Edinburgh, the DBI National Project Manager will have responsibility to ensure that our work to support people in distress is delivered to a high standard and within the framework agreed with the Scottish Government and the DBI Programme Board.
With partnership working at the forefront of the DBI programme, the National Project Manager will develop the service while working closely with key partners, in liaison with the appropriate Area Managers and the Deputy Director: National Services for Change Mental Health.
- What will you be doing?
- Oversee all DBI services provided by Change Mental Health, including all quality and reporting aspects of delivery.
- Responsible for ensuring a robust quality framework is in place to support the best practice and continuous improvement within the service.
- Lead on the roll out and expansion of DBI Services within Change Mental Health areas.
- Ensure Change Mental Health Policies and Procedures are implemented and understood including Safeguarding and Health and Safety.
- Develop and maintain excellent partnerships with statutory and third sector agencies and partners in all areas.
- Leading discussion with partners around the future of existing DBI projects, including funding opportunities and expansion of current pathways.
- Leading on local and national groups relevant to the DBI National programme
- Providing line management, including support & supervision to DBI Project Managers based in Inverness, Argyll & Bute and Dumfries and Galloway both virtually and face to face.
- Oversee management of the rota system, ongoing development of the Change Mental Health DBI Hub and DBI Managers meetings.
- Provide out-of-hours support to teams on a rota-basis
- Be part of the Management Team for National services and work closely with peers to provide guidance and support, as required
Who are we looking for?
- Someone with experience of managing projects or services in a third sector setting.
- Someone with experience of cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships to support the development of the service
- Someone with demonstratable experience of positively leading, managing and motivating a large team of staff to provide high-quality support to those accessing support
- Someone who can communicate effectively and adapt their style based on the situation and audience they are working with; this includes presenting to and engaging with external stakeholders
- Someone who has the skills to prioritise workload demands and respond effectively and in a positive manner.
- Someone who can demonstrate the ability to work autonomously to complete tasks in an efficient manner while being part of a larger team.
- Someone who is highly motivated to deliver best practice with continuous improvement, including opportunities to embed reflective practice into delivery
- Someone with experience of working in a fast-paced environment and can make sound decisions and judgement calls quickly and appropriately.
- Someone who has the skills to identify and cultivate opportunities to grow and develop the service
- Someone with experience of appropriately and safely manage safeguarding and adult protection concerns