Care In Mind

People/HR Adviser (FTC 12 months, Maternity Cover, CIPD Level 3)

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North East England
Temporary
Registered Nurse/RN

Posted 14 day(s) ago

Reference: 2342826


Job summary

People/HR Adviser (Fixed term for 1 year, maternity cover)

You must be CIPD qualified level 3 qualified

£31,960.50 - £36,348.00 per annum dependent of experience/qualifications

Full time 37.5 hours a week, Monday- Friday

Hybrid working involving 2 office days in Stockport and homeworking for 3 days.

Main duties of the job

We are now looking for an experienced People/HR Adviser to join our friendly and professional People team for a fixed term period of 1 year to support maternity cover. This is a true generalist role and is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their HR experience in a healthcare environment.

About youo An experienced People/HR Advisero Professional membership- CIPD Level 3 qualificationo Desirable to hold or be working towards the completion of the CIPD Level 5 qualification.o Previous experience of managing an ER caseload from start to finish.o A good knowledge of employment law and best practise and be confident in providing advice.o Experience of the full recruitment and retention life cycle including advertising, onboarding, and leaver processes.o Experience of working in a healthcare environment would be beneficial but not essential.o Excellent IT skills- Microsoft Office and ability to produce and analyse data.o Knowledge and experience of HR softwareo Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and managers.o Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.o Resilient and can work under pressure.

About us

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

  • Minimum 30 days holiday.
  • An additional day off each year for your birthday.
  • Enhanced company sick pay.
  • Enhanced company pension.
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
  • Paid time off for fertility treatment.
  • Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).
  • Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.
  • Free eye tests and various other benefits.
  • Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).
  • Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.
  • We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.
  • We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.
  • We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.
  • Long service awards.
  • Social events including a Christmas party.
  • Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.
  • Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).
  • Free onsite parking.
Details
Date posted

15 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Per Annum Dependant on Experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

BS:PSPA2026.A

Job locations

Hope House

Stockport

SK30UX

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

The key elements of your role will include; advising on policies and procedures, managing an employee relations caseload and providing effective advice and support to managers support the team with recruitment, onboarding and training. work closely with the Senior People Adviser and People Director to support with employee engagement and deliver and drive new initiatives. policy development deliver HR training. produce excellent MI data to support with HR reporting. attend monthly HR surgeries with managers reviewing people data, providing advice and solutions for improvement. support with the development and introduction of HR systems ensuring staff are trained and reporting tools are utilised.

Job description
Job responsibilities

The key elements of your role will include; advising on policies and procedures, managing an employee relations caseload and providing effective advice and support to managers support the team with recruitment, onboarding and training. work closely with the Senior People Adviser and People Director to support with employee engagement and deliver and drive new initiatives. policy development deliver HR training. produce excellent MI data to support with HR reporting. attend monthly HR surgeries with managers reviewing people data, providing advice and solutions for improvement. support with the development and introduction of HR systems ensuring staff are trained and reporting tools are utilised.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • CIPD qualified level 3 qualified
Desirable
  • CIPD qualified level 5 qualified or working towards course completion
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience of working in a HR Adviser role
  • Previous experience of supporting with Employee Relations cases from start to finish including effective case management
  • Previous experience of advising on policies and procedures
  • Previous experience of producing and analysing MI data
  • Previous experience of recruitment, retention and onboarding processes
  • Previous experience of employee engagement
  • Knowledge and experience of HR software
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Health or Social care organisation
Skills
Essential
  • Understanding of HR processes and procedures
  • Excellent understanding of employee relation issues and employment law
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Can demonstrate an appreciation of confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities to be applied to all areas of People practice.
  • Ability to deal with a wide range of people and establish effective working relationships with staff and managers
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Strong IT skills including the use and production of spreadsheets, data analytics, databases, email and word processing
  • Ability to write reports and assess qualitative and quantitative data
  • Flexible, co-operative and a supportive team player
  • Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
  • Previous supervisory experience
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the ability to travel to the sites within the Care in Mind portfolio
  • An ability to work from home where necessary - Wifi connection, suitable working space.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • CIPD qualified level 3 qualified
Desirable
  • CIPD qualified level 5 qualified or working towards course completion
Experience
Essential
  • Previous experience of working in a HR Adviser role
  • Previous experience of supporting with Employee Relations cases from start to finish including effective case management
  • Previous experience of advising on policies and procedures
  • Previous experience of producing and analysing MI data
  • Previous experience of recruitment, retention and onboarding processes
  • Previous experience of employee engagement
  • Knowledge and experience of HR software
Desirable
  • Experience of working in a Health or Social care organisation
Skills
Essential
  • Understanding of HR processes and procedures
  • Excellent understanding of employee relation issues and employment law
  • Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Can demonstrate an appreciation of confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities to be applied to all areas of People practice.
  • Ability to deal with a wide range of people and establish effective working relationships with staff and managers
  • Excellent communication skills both oral and written
  • Strong IT skills including the use and production of spreadsheets, data analytics, databases, email and word processing
  • Ability to write reports and assess qualitative and quantitative data
  • Flexible, co-operative and a supportive team player
  • Ability to plan workload and work under pressure
  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload
  • Good numeracy and literacy skills
Desirable
  • Previous supervisory experience
Special Requirements
Essential
  • Have access to a vehicle for work purposes with the ability to travel to the sites within the Care in Mind portfolio
  • An ability to work from home where necessary - Wifi connection, suitable working space.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Hope House

Stockport

SK30UX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details
Employer name

Care In Mind

Address

Hope House

Stockport

SK30UX

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.careinmind.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)