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1 Job Description Deleted: Role Profile Job Title Transitions Project Manager Barnet Band and Scale range SCP ,070-40,716 Reports to Head of Service, Learning Disabilities Service area Adult Social Care and Health Number of staff responsible for Budget responsibility ( ) Context and Purpose of the job Context The London Borough of Barnet has developed a Youth to Adulthood Transitions Strategy working across the council and with partners to support young people who are significantly disabled or have high level complex needs to progress to adulthood. Adult Social Care and Health and Children s Services will work together with partners to ensure there is a straightforward transition process in place to support young people and adults with complex needs. The Transitions project manager will lead the implementation of a new Transitions action plan which includes our transition commissioning strategy, joint working across children s and adults services and developing an improved pathway that provides an excellent service and high quality information for service users, carers and stakeholders about the transition process. To implement this action plan and progress joint working successfully, we require a Project Manager to manage change and ensure that all stakeholders are involved with, and benefit from it. These stakeholders include: Young people and adults with complex needs and their families and carers the council s public, private and voluntary sector partners; Statutory Services including Children s Services and Health partners Purpose of the Job The role of the Project Manager Transitions is central to our successful implementation of the Transitions action plan. He / she will draw on previous experience of project management to successfully run high profile transitions work to deliver both our financial savings and strategic aims. To lead this project successfully, the Project Manager Transitions will employ project management, business analysis and change management expertise that he / she will have developed through previous work. Through his / her work, the Project Manager will deliver change in a manner that: is controlled and sustainable; is sensitive to the needs to stakeholders; engages and benefits stakeholders. 1

2 The Project Manager will play an important role in developing the department s strategic plans for transition. This will require a strong understanding of the personalisation agenda for social care and the wider political, financial and social environment within which local government works. This will also require the ability to advice, challenge and work closely with senior managers from the Council and its partner organisations. Accountabilities: Key Responsibilities: Develop the main project plan and other associated plans for the project, working with relevant staff in the Council and beyond as appropriate. Manage delivery of the project and work with the Head of Service for LD and others as appropriate to ensure sufficient resources for the project Ensure the project delivers the required benefits on time and on target, meeting quality requirements Support and administer the project board. Responsible for the definition, documentation and successful completion of work within a project-management framework. The Project Manager will manage whole projects to ensure transitions processes are developed and sustained. Develop and maintain communication at all levels across the organisation to facilitate smooth and effective delivery of projects. Design, organise and facilitate change activity with staff at all levels and external stakeholders, developing changes that will meet their requirements and deliver the desired outcomes of the department. Promote new ways of working and facilitate change by ensuring buy-in and support at all levels of the service. Creatively apply business and technical knowledge to enable, support and review all aspects of change in the service. Change and Improvement: To deliver projects to a high standard: using corporate project management standards; developing realistic project, quality and risk plans; reviewing project plans regularly and capturing lessons learnt; maintaining stringent programme controls, in line with Prince 2 principles and with effective forecasting, planning and reporting processes. To lead change activity with stakeholders both within and outside of the service, as is specified above. Financial and Asset Responsibilities The Project Manager Transitions will have no direct financial or budgetary responsibilities. 2

3 Staff Responsibilities The Project Manager Transitions will have no direct line management responsibility. The role will also co-ordinate work across partner organisations and service managers Promotion of Corporate Values It is expected that the post holder will work in a way which furthers the values of the organisation, with particular reference to customer care, equal access and opportunity and quality of service. Flexibility In order to deliver the service effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, will fall within the scope of the post, at the appropriate grade. The Council s Commitment to Equality To deliver the council s commitment to equality of opportunity both in the provision of services and as an employer. All staff are expected to promote equality in the work place and in the services the council delivers. 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title Transitions Project Manager Barnet Band and Scale range SCP ,070-40,716 Reports to Head of Service, Learning Disabilities Service area Adult Social Care and Health Number of staff responsible for Budget responsibility ( ) Qualifications required Type Professional qualifications/memberships Education Project management (Prince 2, APM, etc) Level Required Degree or equivalent Desirable Technical / Knowledge Requirements IT skills Project Management Change Management Research, policy and analysis Adult Social Care and Health Communication Communication Competent user of Microsoft Office specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook Experience of project management, with. 2-3 years of working within projects and direct project management Experience of change management work ideally in a children s services or adults social care environment. Experience of research, analysis or policy development in a local authority or public service environment, ideally in a children s services or adults social care environment. Understanding of and a commitment to achieving quality health, social care and wellbeing outcomes for young people and adults in Barnet. Able to show flexibility and initiative. Ability to provide supportive leadership appropriate to this role Ability to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders, notably young people and their carers, advocates and providers Ability to develop and manage partnerships involving various stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes Ability to work flexibly across a range of simultaneous initiatives and as part of a larger team Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to changing needs 4

5 Behavioural Competencies Competency COMMUNICATING AND INFLUENCING RESPECTING OTHERS STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE Key to role Explains facts and expresses views and opinions with clarity and conviction Uses a range of communication styles to influence the decisions and actions of others Establishes and maintains an effective network of working relationships Ensures colleagues and team members communicate effectively with each other Delivers professional and persuasive presentations to large internal and external groups Positively influences the perceptions of the people internally and externally about LB Barnet Build strong internal and external networks and uses the them positively to benefit LB Barnet and its stakeholders Respects the opinions of others and acknowledges opposing viewpoints Shows integrity and fairness when dealing with customers and colleagues Acts on an achieves the promises and commitments made to customers and colleagues Demonstrates impartiality and objectivity when taking actions and making decisions Is aware of own responsibilities for the health, safety and welfare of self and other Actively promotes a culture that values equality and diversity Demonstrates a positive attitude and approach to work Is self-motivated, undertaking relevant tasks and activities without always having to be asked Copes effectively with work related pressures and setbacks Is flexible and adaptable to changing goals and circumstances Ensures own work is of a high quality, accurate and timely Strives to improve on past standards of 5

6 SETTING DIRECTION MANAGING PERFORMANCE DEVELOPING TALENT TEAM WORKING performance Manages time and prioritises work to maximise productivity and effectiveness Actively seeks out new challenges Quickly identifies problems and finds workable solutions Makes logical and effective decision Demonstrates a determination to provide a quality service and achieve challenging targets Is clear about LB Barnet s strategic priorities and the goals of own service area/ Directorate Understands how own work contributes to the LB Barnet goals Prioritises and plans own work based on an understanding of the bigger picture Approaches change positively Builds commitment to the strategic direction of the council, service and team Gives direction and encouragement to others Builds commitment to changes Helps other understand the change process by encouraging them to adopt new behaviours or ways of doing things Creates a culture where employees feel able to question and challenge he status quo Works with managers to agree performance objectives Takes ownership for, and commits to achieving performance objectives Monitors and evaluates own performance against objectives Positively inputs to the performance appraisal and development review process Empowers other to take on responsibility Demonstrates a commitment to own personal development and learning Learns from the skills and experience of others Builds self- confidence in others Shares information with colleagues to deliver objectives Contributes to a positive team spirit and healthy working environment 6

7 Actively contributes ideas in team meetings or discussions Appreciates the demands on team colleagues and willingly provides them with support Can agree to compromise where appropriate CROSS-BARNET WORKING EXTERNAL PARTNERSHIP WORKING Understands the key functions of LB Barnet and the broad roles of service areas Displays a clear understanding of the roles and functions of the organisation and the links between service areas and directorates Thinks creatively of how problems can be solved with joint- working Actively participates in cross-functional networks and groups and promotes own service within these Readily and effectively works with representatives of partner organisations Has a broad understanding of the wider local government context Recognises the importance to the council of active partnership working Understands key external influencespolitical, economic, technological social etc.) and how these impact Quickly establishes a strong working relationship with external partners. Embraces partnership working where relevant to deliver services most effectively and efficiently Uses feedback to work more effectively with partners 7