Positive Steps Oldham (PSO) is an independent sector organisation at the forefront of providing integrated services for young people and adults. (To find out about these services, click here.)
Our organisational mission is:
To provide an integrated range of advice, information, guidance and support services which enable all individuals, living, working or learning in the community of Oldham, to realise their full potential in work and life.
Underpinning our mission are six core values: ·
- We are customer focused
- We value and embrace diversity
- We work in a spirit of partnership
- We work to the highest standards
- We are innovative
- We make the difference
Based in the centre of Oldham, PSO is a major employer in the borough, with nearly 250 staff and an annual turnover of more than £8m.
We are a progressive employer and believe in supporting our staff to work effectively and productively. PSO is a accredited Investor in People and we were one of the first 10 organisations in the North West to achieve the Work Life Balance standard. We are an Age Positive Employer Champion and Disability Symbol User.
Benefits of working for PSO include:
- A standard 36 hour working week
- Annual Leave from 34 –39 days, including Public Holidays
- Membership of a final salary pension scheme, where Positive Steps Oldham contributes 12.8% of your salary
- Enhanced paid statutory maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Time off for dependants, compassionate and special leave
- A 24 hour-a-day independent and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
- People Friendly Policies including – Flexitime Plus, part time, job share, term time only, annualised and compressed hours
- Free or subsidised Car Parking (subject to role requirements)
- An Independent Occupational Health Service
- Learning and Development opportunities and much, much more.
Positive Steps Oldham operates a Safer Recruitment process to protect vulnerable young people and adults. Positive Steps Oldham will apply for an Enhanced Disclosure with the successful candidate. For information on Disclosure please visit the Criminal Records Bureau website at www.disclosure.gov.uk
