A Message from our CEO Steph Bolshaw
Thank you for showing an interest in joining Positive Steps at this exciting time as we galvanise our ‘new normal’ ways of working and build upon a strategic programme started in late 2019 to embrace efficiency and effectiveness and to grow our business model. The programme was made up of three key strands –
- A modern ‘fit for purpose’ delivery centre
- An empowered and agile workforce
- Effective systems and processes that embrace innovation, technology, and change
As you will appreciate the programme has been severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but despite the significant challenges that threw at us we have remained on course and continued to deliver.
We completed the first strand during lockdown with our refurbished head office and client delivery centre at Medtia Place, Oldham re-opening to clients in mid-July 2020.
In early 2020 all our frontline staff received ICT equipment that enabled them to work agile and continue delivering our vital services for vulnerable people in a variety of ways throughout the various pandemic restrictions. As we prepare to live and work alongside Covid-19 we have adopted a blended approach of home/office/locality working and as restrictions begin to ease, we will focus on establishing locality delivery spaces to complete this strand of work.
It has been challenging to implement our third strand, but good progress has been made and the improvements have been welcomed whilst releasing some efficiency savings.
I am extremely proud of the Positive Steps Team (Trustee’s, Management, Staff and Volunteers) that have achieved so much during these unprecedented times, but we have recognised that we need to strengthen our resources in some key areas of the business to help us complete and sustain the programme.
If you would like to be part of our exciting journey, then please take the first step and submit your application.
Apprentice Mentor
Salary Range: National Apprenticeship Rate
36 hours per week
The focus of this post is to provide support for young people whom we work with in our Career Guidance and Support Directorate. This could include:
Young people who need support to sustain EET (Education, Employment and Training) pre and post 16, whom are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), or at risk of NEET, to enable them to develop an individual progression plan and subsequently access provision leading to a positive destination.
To support engagement in work related learning opportunities (including work experience for young- people).
The post may involve work across Greater Manchester and frequent travel will be required.
Please quote job reference: AM/07
Closing date: 28 July 2021 (12 midday)
Sift: 06 August 2021
Selection / Interview: 26 August 2021
Career Adviser
Salary Range: £26,533.45 – £29,134.76 pro rata per annum
Full and Part Time available
The main focus of this post is to provide a range of career guidance and support services for adults or young people. This could mean people who are in schools or colleges; or people who are in employment, training or not employed. The services provided would include providing general information, advice and guidance on personal, educational and vocational issues; liaison with other relevant services and learning providers; support in managing transitions; and specialist support for those with substantial and multiple problems. The post could be located at any of the areas we work in.
Please quote job reference: CA/07
Closing date: 28 July 2021 (12 midday)
Sift: 29 July 2021
Selection / Interview: 05 August 2021
Service Lead - Youth Justice Prevention Service
Salary Range: £40,060.30 - £42,661.62 pro rata per annum
Permanent 36 hours per week
As a Service Lead you’ll need to be ready to embrace change, work constructively with partners and be the key link between senior management team and operational delivery. The team is knowledgeable, skilled and motivated but will need your direction to make sure we reach our potential and more importantly improve outcomes for young people. We are proud of our open culture of support for staff and you’ll be willing to go the extra mile for the organisation.
Please quote job reference: SLYJS/07
Closing date: 12 August 2021 (12 midday)
Sift: 18 August 2021
Selection / Interview: 23 August 2021
