Pure Job Opportunities - Pure Innovations Ltd

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Lynn Bradley
Human Resources Team
lynn.bradley@pureinnovations.co.uk

In July 2009 Pure Innovations were awarded Investors in People (IIP) following assessment confirming that we meet the standards required for all indicators.

PURE Jobs & Volunteering

Why Work For Pure?

We're looking for people who'll feel at home with our innovative, challenging and positive approach. We want customer-focused people who understand the needs of people with disabilities and/or wider disadvantage, and who want to enable them to achieve their full potential.

You'll be joining a team that shares your passion for working with service users, parents and carers and partner organisations to attain the best possible outcomes for all concerned in an encouraging and creative manner.

Whatever your role you can expect to be treated like a professional. We will respect your skills, develop your career and keep you informed about the business. We encourage participation and will give you room to flourish and develop new talents and skills. In return we will expect you to be responsible and committed. You should be proactive and open to change.

You'll be joining a company that really knows how to take care of its staff. As well as regular appraisals and reviews to enable your development, you can expect a comprehensive induction programme, personal development plans, a wide range of training and development opportunities and sponsorship towards relevant professional qualifications. Pure Innovations encompasses such a wide variety and range of work you will have long term scope for career development and diversification. All vacancies at Pure Innovations are advertised internally and existing staff are encouraged to apply if they meet the essential criteria.

We're a lively, forward-thinking company with fresh ideas and ambitious goals. Our culture is welcoming, supportive and dynamic. We believe that people are more able to help our service users when they, themselves, feel valued and supported.

Benefits of working for Pure

Pure Innovations has a range of excellent benefits for its staff, these include:

Core benefits

	Competitive salaries with annual cost of living reviews
	Holiday entitlement - minimum of 22 rising to 30 days per annum, plus 8 statutory days.
	Final salary pension scheme
	Flexible working options
	Voluntary benefits (including gym membership, dental cover, private medical insurance, annual health check and inoculations against influenza)
	Employee Assistance Programme

Extra Benefits

	Opportunities for sponsorship towards relevant qualifications
	Management development Programme
	Personal development Programmes
	Reimbursement of (relevant) professional subscription fees
	Incentive Reward Scheme for outstanding performance

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How to Apply for a Vacancy at Pure Innovations Ltd

Before you submit your application you are strongly advised to read these guidelines:

In order to be considered for a Pure Innovations vacancy you must either complete our application form or submit a CV. If you choose to submit a CV you must ensure that it covers all the areas on the application form including the sections on criminal convictions and monitoring information.

It is also important that you complete the monitoring information sheet as this will help us to monitor the effectiveness of our Equality and Diversity policy in relation to recruitment and selection. Monitoring information is separated from your application as soon as it is received and treated as confidential. It is not passed onto anyone involved in short listing or interviewing for the vacancy.

If you find it difficult to read the application form, or you need a larger print size, you may photocopy it to give you a clear black and white copy to complete. We can also help you with other adaptations you may need when making your application. Please contact the HR team on 0161 474 5921 if you require further assistance.

Handy hints and tips

Examine the job description and person specification of the role you are applying for. These indicate the essential criteria and the desirable criteria. Your application will be assessed to see if your skills, knowledge and experience match that required for the job.

Analyse your experience

Ask yourself why you are interested in working for Pure Innovations and why you are interested in this particular job. What examples can you provide to demonstrate you have the necessary skills, knowledge and experience? Consider any experience you have acquired outside work, such as community, voluntary or leisure interests, or other experience you have gained through your daily life.

The decision to shortlist is based solely on the information you provide on the application form. Your application must include information which gives clear evidence as to how you feel you meet the specific requirements of the job you are applying for.

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Get Involved - Volunteering with Pure

There are many ways you can help and support us and helping us can be great for you too.

Volunteering with us gives you a chance to learn new skills and increase your experience. It looks great on your CV, and can give you that extra edge to get a job. It is a great opportunity to meet new people, challenge yourself and improve your confidence, whilst giving something back to your community.

Into Work Project Mentor - Voluntary Internship

Our Internship scheme will run alongside our employment team to support clients into work. You will gain genuine work experience, giving you the chance to enhance your employability and career prospects. As well as hands on work experience there will be a comprehensive training plan.

Our internships will involve
Planning and setting up group projects to find employment
Mentoring individual clients to prepare them for work
Supporting clients in work
Finding potential vacancies
Gathering and marketing successful placements

To find out more visit http://bit.ly/pqNhDD

To apply download application form here or email volunteer@pureinnovaitons.co.uk

Are you an expert? Share your knowledge and professional skills with us. Whatever your specialist skill or trade we can put it to good use.

As you are giving your time for free, we are flexible around you. All we ask is that you make a commitment.

Are you an employer?

Why not consider donating some of your staff’s time to support one of our services? Getting them out of their routines can be brilliant for morale and productivity. Another option is to generously fund one of our projects, give us discounts or why not adopt us as your charity of the year?

However your business helps, we’ll be delighted to help you publicise your link with us. Potential customers are sure to be impressed.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any ideas on how you can make a contribution

See our new poster campaign here

Equality and Diversity

Pure Innovations is proud to be an organisation that is committed to equality of opportunity and we value diversity.

We recognise that we have the power to reduce the disadvantage and barriers that some people experience in employment and service delivery. By valuing diversity, we ensure that our services, facilities, and resources are accessible and delivered for the benefit of everyone irrespective of their race, gender, disability, sexuality, religion, belief or age.

We are committed to ensuring that our workforce is fully reflective of the communities that we serve.

We believe everyone is entitled to be treated with fairness and promote a culture of mutual respect. See our policy here.

Care Cadets Scheme

Pure Innovations works in partnership with Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council and local colleges, Cheadle and Marple Sixth Form College and Stockport College. We provide work placements for college students who are enrolled on a Care Cadet scheme.

For more information on how Pure Innovations are involved with this scheme, contact David Beech.

If you're about to leave school and would like to apply to become a Care Cadet working with adults with disabilities please see your local higher education provider.