Job Description

About us:

Pure Innovations is a national not-for-profit organisation with over 30 years of experience in delivering innovative and high-quality services for people with disabilities. As well as being a charity, we are a values-led, creative organisation. Our objectives are to promote independence, increase choice, and provide appropriate support to people to enable them to make the most of their capacity and potential.

Role Purpose:

The post is for a Senior Employment Officer, working 35 hrs per week. You will be expected to be flexible to work such hours as are necessary to fully discharge the responsibilities of your role, including occasional evening and weekend work.

You must be passionate, committed, creative and able to work within guidelines of getting young people into paid employment. Your key responsibilities will be setting up a new Internship programme in partnership with a local authority and large host employer, to identify and create suitable opportunities for a cohort of 10 young people with barriers to employment such as social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) and who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

You will be the lead on supporting the interns to complete 3 ten-week rotations in different roles which will involve following the supported employment processes used to get people into paid work. You will be working in partnership with employers who will be looking to you as the specialist in supported employment. The target will be to achieve 70% minimum job outcomes. The role may also involve some line management responsibilities.

You may also be responsible for overseeing other supported internship sites within Greater Manchester. This would involve line management of an employment officer and job coaches.

Responsibilities:

Project Management

Working alongside the Assistant Internship Contract Manager to plan and prioritise individual activities towards achieving the departmental objectives, contractual specifications, agreed business aims and quality standards. To work in partnership with a local authority, host employer, other local employers and other professional services such as adult social care and clinical teams. To use Pure Innovations assessment tools to assess each intern's skills and evaluate their learning. To create a person-centred work development plan for each intern. This may include developing accessible resources for working with each intern based on their individual needs e.g use of photographs, worksheets. To meet regularly with families, partner organisations and other professional services to review the progress of each individual. To support parents and carers through the programme, including support around change in benefits due to young person achieving paid employment. To devise and present workshops for groups of young people and project partners on progress of project. Attend various conferences/meetings in order to promote Pure Innovations and the supported internship project. To liaise with other supported internship sites to evaluate service delivery and share best practice.

Project Caseload

Attend all client's initial visits Establish a trusting relationship with each young person and their parents / carers Complete work development plans and one page profiles with each young person Carry out quality checks to ensure individuals are matched to suitable placements according to an established process of personal profiling Understand safeguarding and navigate any areas of concern effectively Ensure self and team members maximise client independence by providing suitable training in systematic instruction methods Identify and liaise with other agencies that may be able to provide additional support Work in partnership with Local Authorities, other agencies, parents and carers

Employer Work

Use a variety of sales and marketing skills to identify suitable placement and employment opportunities Establish relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers within the partner organisations and with employers Promote understanding of the Pure Innovations methods and procedural systems to ensure that employers and partner organisations understand what is required to employ a diverse workforce Ensure the team challenge traditional methods of recruitment and selection by using creative initiatives Plan and co-ordinate and/or deliver training to organisations to build awareness and overcome barriers to quality and diversity, inclusion and employment

Administration

Carry out quality checks to ensure that the project records and maintains accurate relevant written documentation i.e. weekly reports, risk assessments, individual and employer records etc, this will be done either manually or on a computer Ensure effective remote working and adhering to the relevant guidelines based on 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 GDPR 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 Produce accurate information and statistical data as required by the Supported Internship Contract Manager, Assistant Contract Managers, Contractors and external funding streams

Teamwork

Assist the Supported Internship Contract Manager and Assistant Contract Managers, to 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 the Assistant Contract Managers and team members as required Support the Supported Internship Contract Manager and Assistant Contract Managers with the set-up of new supported internship sites or other transition projects.

Staff Management

Line management of employment officer and job coaches as required Deliver one to one supervision/management Responsibility of quality assurance through observations/spot checks and paperwork audits Liaise with the Supported Internship Contract manager and Assistant Contract Managers to work through performance management issues Set individual's objectives and targets and monitor their performance to achieve them including completing appraisals and reviews. Work with the Supported Internship Contract manager and Assistant Contract Managers to ensure effective recruitment, induction and training and coaching for job coaches.

Policies

Uphold, understand and adhere to all policies and procedures identified by Pure Innovations Ltd Any other duties as required by the Management Team

Requirements:

A positive commitment to further training and self-development.

Relevant work experience with a track record of high levels of achievement.

Experience of employer engagement using soft sales and marketing techniques.

Experience of making a positive difference to the lives of young people experiencing social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges and / or disabilities.

Time Scales:

Closing date for applications will be 3rd October 2025.
Pure Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant. If you have a disability or are a member of the armed forces community, please let us know, and you will be automatically invited to interview, provided you meet the essential criteria.

Additionally, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support with the recruitment process.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 31,379.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Health & wellbeing programme Referral programme
Experience:

Management: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and Vehicle for Business Use (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester M20 2LT