Project Manager (Fixed Term Contract – 8 Months)

We’re Supportability

Since 1953 we have been supporting children, young people and adults with a wide range of complex learning and physical disabilities. Our aim is to enable those with a learning and physical disability to live a fulfilled and independent life.

How do we help?

Put simply – we ‘Support’. We’re passionate about providing quality support services that enable those with complex learning and physical disabilities to access and use their inherent capabilities. Supportability enables those with a learning and physical disability to enjoy and take part in everyday life experiences.

Our Vision

Where people with a learning and/or physical disability are present and active participants in their local community and have the opportunity to live fulfilled lives.

Our Mission

To stand alongside the people we support, providing them with the skills, opportunities and confidence to participate as they would choose in the life of their communities

We’re looking for a Project Manager

‘Celebrating Supportability at 70’ is a Heritage Fund funded, fixed term project that investigates, describes and explains the heritage of Supportability to the people we support and the wider community.

The Role

The role will include working with volunteers, people we support and their families and the wider community in order to examine, preserve and interpret significant documents that relate to the charity’s 70-year history. It will also include researching further into other local archives and recording memories and experiences of both past and present stake holders. This will then be pulled together into an exhibition detailing the full history of Supportability, which will take place at a local library. Learning and historical materials from the project will also inform a digital timeline (web design/development will be externally commissioned) hosted on our website.

To ensure the project is accessible to the people we support the role will also involve organising (alongside our service managers) inclusive heritage themed events.

We aim to give people in the local community and beyond a greater knowledge of the history of disability support in Stockport and the part Supportability has played in that journey. Ultimately the project will be evaluated to ensure the outcomes and terms of the Heritage Lottery grant are met.

To uphold and promote Supportability’s values of; Opportunity – where people thrive through choice. Inclusive – Respecting and championing our differences. Caring – Caring for each other in a way that we would wish to be cared for. Wellbeing – Create meaningful relationships and having good support networks.

In return you can expect the following from us:

• 30 days holiday rising to 40 days with service (inclusive of bank holidays and pro rata for part time staff).
• Pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for progression and development via relevant qualifications plus more

For more information and a detailed role specification, please see the Project Manager Recruitment Pack Project Manager recruitment pack

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please send your CV and covering letter demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role to Rachel Chadwick, Head of HR at hr@supportability.org.uk

Please note that successful appointments will be subject to a Standard DBS check, two satisfactory references, valid right to work in the UK and occupational health clearance. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please contact hr@supportability.org.uk