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The successful candidate would join a team that provides support and structure to the Central North region for the CareTech Group, inclusive of Scotland and Stockton on Tees.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Regional HR Business Partner and will display professionalism, impartiality, balanced Employee Relations (ER) advice and case management provision to our Group.

The team you will join aims to deliver a high quality service that clearly demonstrates added value to the Group and playing such a crucial part in the team you will be relied upon to provide first class support to across Children’s Residential and Educational services.

Ideally candidates will hold a Full UK Driving licence, have access to a vehicle and hold, or be working towards, a CIPD level 3 qualification.

Salary and Benefits

Here at CareTech we value our employees and appreciate the commitment they give us, and in response we offer a salary of £25,500 per annum which is subject to annual review.

Benefits

• 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• On-site parking
• Access to employee benefits platform Pluxee

This Vacancy

The workload in this position is high volume, varied and fast paced, you will be supported by the Regional HRBP.

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 focused with a balanced and highly ethical and impartial approach. You should be comfortable with challenging conversations. You will deliver all HR activity in a consistent manner, reflecting best practice and appropriately mitigating HR related risks promoting positive employee relations.

Your Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and current regional case log
• Organise meetings/booking venues and supporting with note taking where appropriate
• Weekly regional case log reporting to, Regional Operations Director, Group Head of HR and the HRBP
• Administration of ER related letters invites/outcomes/disciplinary/investigation packs, filing and maintaining employee personnel folders
• Support the HRBP on a daily basis
• Attend, HR and Operational meetings on occasion and where appropriate
• Provide adhoc support to the Investigation Managers and 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 Group Head of HR including providing cover for colleagues

The skills we expect from our staff:

• 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 (Teams, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel)
• Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the business
• Experience within the residential childcare sector would be highly advantageous but not essential

About us

Spark of Genius is one of Scotland’s largest residential child care providers. For over 25 years, we have been delivering high quality care to young people who need to be looked after. Spark of Genius is also part of the UK-wide CareTech family who are committed to providing each child with opportunities to have their individual needs met.

All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. CareTech Group employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation or any other