At New Horizon Childcare Ltd., we provide safe, inclusive, and supportive residential homes for children and young people. Our focus is on empowerment, education, and care — and that begins with the dedicated professionals who make up our team.
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Human Resources Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in supporting various HR functions and ensuring smooth operations within the department.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR career in a rewarding sector where your work directly contributes to improving children’s lives.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in HR administration, recruitment, or office support role.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices (training provided if needed).
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with HR systems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.

DESIRABLE SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards qualification).
• Experience in childcare, social care, or regulated care sectors.
• Understanding of Ofsted inspections and compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting contractor or facilities management.

THE ROLE

As HR Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting recruitment, compliance, and HR administration while also assisting with day-to-day operations. You’ll be part of a collaborative team, ensuring we attract, support, and retain the very best staff for our homes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the end-to-end recruitment process, including advertising roles, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer documentation.
• Support safer recruitment checks (DBS, references, right-to-work, safeguarding declarations).
• Maintain GDPR-compliant employee records and HR systems.
• Help prepare contracts, induction packs, policies, and staff handbooks.
• Monitor staff probation reviews, appraisals, and mandatory training schedules.
• Provide HR and administrative support during inspections, audits, or Ofsted visits.
• Assist with contractor management — booking site visits, chasing quotes, and ensuring compliance documents are up to date.
• Contribute to reports, policies, and internal communications.

This role is subject to:

• An Enhanced DBS check (paid for by the employer).
• Comprehensive pre-employment checks, including references and right-to-work verification.
• Ongoing safeguarding and child protection training to ensure staff remain up to date with legislation, policy, and best practice