HR Advisor

at  CareTech Group

Human Resources Advisor reporting to the HRBP
Office based with travel through the South East. (Bedford / Essex / Northampton / Wisbech areas) Own vehicle required.
£25,500
Who are Cambian?
We are the Cambian group, the largest independent provider of care and education for children and young people. We believe that everyone has a personal best. Those we care for and those who care for them. You’ll find that you’re part of a close and supportive team and will get to work with a wide variety of individuals, all focused on achieving the best outcome for everyone. The better we work together, the more we can help the people we care for achieve their personal best too.
The work you will do will support our Operational teams and in turn this will help them support the young people we look after and grow our reputation as provider of the best quality behavioural health services in the UK. We already have 27 Ofsted ‘Outstanding Provider’ Awards, join us and help us achieve more.
The post holder will be part of a team that provides a professional, impartial and balanced Employee Relations (ER) advice service and case management provision to our business. The purpose of the team is to provide focussed Employee Relations support to the organisation and we are committed to delivering a high-quality service that clearly demonstrates added value to the business. To provide first class support to the Human Resources unit.
The post holder must hold a valid driving licence and have access to your own car. This is an office-based role with travel to support meetings within Children’s Residential Homes and Educational establishments.
The work we carry out is high volume, varied and fast paced. Although this role will be based in one of our sites in Towcester, travel will be required throughout the South East (Essex, Bedford, Wisbech and our Complex Trauma sites), covering both residential homes and educational sites.
You will have regular contact with Managers at all levels and will be focused on building strong and credible relationships with key internal stakeholders. You will be pragmatic and solutions focussed with a balanced and highly ethical and impartial approach. You will deliver all HR activity in a consistent manner, reflecting best practice and appropriately mitigating HR related risks promoting positive employee relations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and current regional case log
• Weekly regional case log reporting to Regional Operations Director and HRBP
• Administration of letters invites/outcomes/disciplinary/investigation packs, filing and maintaining employee personnel folders
• Organise meetings/booking venues and supporting with note taking
• Attend HR and Operational meetings on occasion and where appropriate
• Provide support to the Regional HRBP
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• All roles will be expected to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Head of HR including providing cover for colleagues

Essential Experience and Skills required:

To do this job effectively a person will need:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to work under own initiative and independently
• Ability to work to deadlines and on occasion under pressure
• Ability to take direction and work as part of a team
• Ability to work in partnership and liaise with other professionals
• Methodical approach, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Takes responsibility for own work
• Able to use judgement to know when to ask for help and guidance
• Resilient and able to work in an organisation that is undergoing change due to development and growth
• Appreciates and understands the need for confidentiality in dealing with all HR/ER and training issues
• Understanding of Equal Opportunities and Anti - Discriminatory Practice issues
• Understanding of HR legislation and processes
• Computer literate and proficient in use of MS Microsoft (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the service
• Must have a full, current driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Experience within the childcare sector would be highly advantageous.

Desired Experience and Skills required:
Note taking
Knowledge of ITrent HR system
HR and administration experience
CIPD Level 3 or working toward

• Maintain accurate and current regional case log
• Weekly regional case log reporting to Regional Operations Director and HRBP
• Administration of letters invites/outcomes/disciplinary/investigation packs, filing and maintaining employee personnel folders
• Organise meetings/booking venues and supporting with note taking
• Attend HR and Operational meetings on occasion and where appropriate
• Provide support to the Regional HRBP
• Promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation
• All roles will be expected to undertake any other appropriate duties as required by the Head of HR including providing cover for colleague