JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POST OF STEPS EMPLOYMENT OFFICER
Main purpose of the Job:
The post is for Employment Officer, working 30 hours per week on a fixed term contract
until 31st August 2015. On the basis of success the contract is likely to be annually
renewed. You will be required to work flexible hours which will include some evening and
weekend work.
Project Overview
You will be working on the Manchester Education and Employment Programme
Steps in partnership with Manchester Adult Education and Manchester City
Council to enable young disabled students to access real work opportunities.
You must be passionate, committed, creative and able to work within guidelines
of getting young people into paid employment.
The project operates across 2 locations - Abraham Moss Centre in North Manchester
and Wythenshaw Forum in South Manchester. Each site has 8 learners with learning
disabilities who are studying an Entry level 3 qualification 2 days a week and have
expressed Employment/Work experience as an outcome on their single plan/Educational
Health Care Plan (EHC plan).
You will work as part of a team and provide support across both sites as required. Your
base of work will be Abraham Moss or Wythenshaw Forum to be agreed.
Working closely with a Senior Employment Officer, Tutor and Learning support Assistant
your personal targets will be:Target outcomes: 8 young people to complete the course and receive individually tailored
employment experiences.
 3 students will achieve sustainable outcomes of
a. On-going Voluntary work
b. Entry onto a Supported Internship.
c. Enrolment onto an appropriate education course
 2 students commence sustainable paid employment.
 Demonstrate that all 8 young people have moved closer to employment through
independent travel training, accessing work tasters, work experience, long-term
voluntary placements and where possible paid employment.
Key Areas of responsibility
Project Management
 To work in Partnership with the Manchester Steps Programme and Manchester
City Council.
 Work alongside the Steps Tutor and Senior Employment Officer to plan and
prioritise individual activities to achieve contractual specifications.
 To attend various conferences/meetings in order to promote Pure Innovations and,
in particular, the transition projects.
 Follow Pure Innovations quality standards checks.
 Identify and liaise with other agencies that may be able to provide additional
support or services
 To meet regularly with employers and college staff to review the progress of each
individual.
 To ensure supported employment tools/techniques are embedded within the
project and relevant staff are mentored to use them.
 To devise and present sessions for groups of young people on various aspects of
work and employability.
 To attend and contribute to regular Employment team meetings and any other
meeting relevant at Pure Innovations or partner organisations.
Students and Case Load
 Target driven role in which you will be expected to achieve specific results by work
placements and securing paid jobs for your students.
 Work and communicate effectively with people with complex disabilities.
 To use Pure Innovations Assessment/training Tools to assess each student’s skills
and evaluate their learning.
 To create a person centred training programme for each student. This may include
developing accessible resources for working with each student based on their
individual needs e.g. use of photographs, worksheets.
 Where necessary meet with students’ family to review their progress.
 Use training in systematic instruction methods to maximise students
independence
Employer Engagement
 Develop existing and new links with employers to ensure high quality work
experience/placements and paid opportunities are secured across a breadth of
opportunity
 Engage with employers using a wide range of sales and marketing techniques.
 Offer students a variety of experiences which may include taster days, long term
placements, careers days and “A day in the life of…” etc.
 Challenge traditional methods of recruitment and selection by using creative
initiatives
 Work with HR and Managers to create an inclusive recruitment process.
Administration
 Ensure that project records are accurate and relevant i.e. weekly reports, risk
assessments, individual and employer records etc, this will be done either
manually or on computer
 Work to the Pure Employment Quality Standards
 Ensure effective remote working and adhering to the relevant guidelines based on
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lone working, outlook calendar and duty cover
Make presentations using all mediums and to various audiences and actively
develop these skills in other team members
Ensure client confidentially is maintained at all times
Adhere to Data Protection regulations and company policy and procedures to
ensure that sensitive information and data is stored and disposed of in an
appropriate manner
Ensure reports, paperwork and other correspondence are completed accurately
and to deadlines
As a remote worker you will be expected to transport a laptop and printer
to a variety of premises. This may involve lifting the equipment into and
out of a car or public transport and/or carrying it around
Teamwork
 Chair meetings and training events which develop the service or improve
team/individual performance
 Project lead and/or facilitate departmental projects using recognised project
management strategies and tools
 Act as a role model for other staff, promoting best practice and sharing ideas
 Actively encourage feedback from team members and service users to develop
and improve the service
 Provide cover for team members as required
 Attend and participate in any meetings and training events, which develop the
service or improve team/individual performance.
Policies
 Understand and adhere to all policies and procedures identified at Pure
Innovations Ltd.
 Understand and adhere to safeguarding children and adults policy.
 Such other duties as required by Pure Management Team.