Jobs in Inverness Millburn, Highland

Help Shape the Future of CALA's Workforce

The Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) is seeking an experienced and people-focused HR Manager to lead our workforce support and engagement function.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a respected Highland charity dedicated to improving outcomes for children, families and communities. As CALA's lead HR professional, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of human resources, helping us build a positive, engaged and sustainable workforce.

You will work closely with our Chief Executive, Senior Management Team and managers to support recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, organisational development and staff wellbeing.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading CALA's HR function and people strategy.
• Advising managers and senior leaders on workforce matters.
• Managing complex employee relations cases.
• Developing and reviewing HR policies and procedures.
• Supporting workforce planning and organisational development.
• Leading staff engagement and wellbeing initiatives.
• Working with external HR advisers and employment specialists.
• Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and Fair Work principles.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced HR professional who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery.

You will have:

• Significant HR management experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.
• Experience managing formal HR processes and investigations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• A collaborative and supportive approach.
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and staff wellbeing.

Why Join CALA?

At CALA, you'll join a values-led organisation making a real difference across Highland communities. You'll have the opportunity to shape workforce strategy, support staff development and contribute to meaningful social impact.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

CALA is committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

About Sycamore Inverness

At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the chance to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. The children we support are presently not able to live safely with their own families and many of them have suffered from trauma and loss in their young lives.

Our experienced team seek to create a comfortable home for them where they can grow and flourish, participating in educational and community activities to achieve their goals.

What we are looking for....

We are looking to recruit a Residential Worker to join our team in Inverness, you will work 28 hours per week working in a residential house which is home for up to five young people. We have a core team of Residential Workers who support our young people, helping them to achieve and overcome the challenges they face. At Aberlour, we believe that every child deserves the change to flourish regardless of their background and the circumstances that have brought them to live with Aberlour. Working therapeutically with the young people our aim is to help the young people to develop their confidence and self-worth and therefore to maximise their potential and opportunities for living fulfilled and happy lives. As a Residential Worker, you will play a fundamental role in ensuring that our young people are working towards their goals through supporting them with different daily activities. These activities can include college, different hobbies and attending fun groups. Not without its challenges and demands, this is a highly rewarding role.

This service operates a residential rota and, as part of this, you will be expected to work evenings, weekends, public holidays and sleepovers. Shifts are set on a monthly basis, however may be altered to suit the needs of the service.

At Aberlour we want to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team.

What we offer...

As well as a supportive team and excellent training opportunities, we want all our employees to feel valued and rewarded for the vital work they do. When you work with us, we'll recognise your efforts with generous annual leave, an excellent employer pension scheme and a range of deals and discounts across various retailers.