The HR Officer will play both an advisory and operational role. The role provides generalist HR advice and support to all team members whilst supporting the smooth day to day running of HR operations. Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the HR Officer will support and advise Line Managers and team members on all aspects of the HR lifecycle.

In addition the HR Officer will also participate as a contributor to the People team, working toward a consistent employment experience for all withYOU team members.

You will not only have the right experience on paper but also the right personal 'fit' - you will live and breathe our culture and values, with a visible passion for the work we do and a desire to be part of our transformational journey.

Regular travel to withYOU’s service locations will be required.

Responsibilities of the HR Officer

HR Advisory

• With the HRBPs, support employee relations issues across the organisation.

• Keep abreast of all appropriate legislation in the UK and ensure a base understanding of employment relations basics.

• Manage queries relating to team member employment terms and benefits.

HR Operations

• Manage the day to day HR lifecycle for all withYOU team members. withYOU have a combination of automated and paper based systems, requiring the HR Officer to quickly navigate these systems and processes in order to support HR operations effectively.

• Manage the day to day benefit administration including change reporting, benefit improvement and benefit advisory.

• Manage and administer the contracting process for all new starts with the support of the HR Assistant.

• Ensuring people files, data and reporting for withYOU is up to date and accurate in BreatheHR.

• Support with the administration of the policies and procedures that govern employment for withYOU, partnering across the organisation to make improvements where relevant.

• Contribute towards the development and improvement of HR processes and procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Professional Qualifications

Desirable

• CIPD or SCQF qualification in Human Resource Management or experience equivalent.

Experience & Skills

• Demonstrable experience working in fast paced, fluid, Human Resources function

• Be a recognised top performer with energy, intelligence, strong analytical skills and highly evolved interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrable history of providing excellent customer service and a high level of attention to detail.

• Working knowledge of HR best practices.

• A historically demonstrated ability to maintain confidential information.

• Be able to interrogate data and use data sources to support evidence-based people decision making.

• Proven experience and intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as the ability to navigate the Internet/intranet.

• Social care sector experience and/or interest preferred.

Success Factors

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment prone to rapid change. The most successful withYOU team members have a positive approach, a strong commitment to teamwork and personal accountability and the ability to be flexible and ensure that effective communication is a priority in all situations.

Please note:

It is withYOU’s policy to encourage the personal development of staff. withYOU will support staff in line with the requirements of the job and the responsibilities of the organisation;

All staff will attend statutorily required training and have access to training appropriate to the requirements of the role and their personal development;

All staff will receive regular and responsive social care supervision from their line manager.

Who we are

withYOU is an organisation established in the 1980’s, previously part of Castle Rock Edinvar and latterly Places for People Scotland. In 2018, it separated to become its own independent charity.

Our services cover a broad range of social care areas, but have a unifying focus around ensuring those we support are able to have a safe, secure place to stay, and wherever possible are able to maintain their tenancy.

We work with people 16+. Our service models range from housing support in core and cluster, outreach services and we have a number of 24/7 supported services, including homelessness hostels.

Our services cover:

• Homelessness, Prevention and Housing Support

• Older Age Care

• Learning disability and Neurodiversity.

We work with over 1200 people each year, employ 230 staff and have an annual turnover of over £6m. Whilst our organisation is relatively unknown, we have ambitions to become a more recognised provider of high quality care and support. Alongside substantial internal transformation activity, we are also undergoing a re-branding exercise which will culminate in a new name and visual identity, alongside new external communications approaches to support our development.

Our Vision

To enable the people we support to live their best lives.

Our Mission

We provide expert services that make a positive impact for people who require support with independent living. Our people are passionate, caring professionals, thriving within our progressive learning environment.

Our Values

Respect – “We respect the choices and dignity of our people, and ensure integrity in all we do.”

Compassion – “We care deeply about one another, promote diversity and create spaces of compassion free from judgement.”

Thrive – “We learn, develop, work and grow together, supporting people to thrive.”

Who we are looking for

We are undertaking a substantial transformation and improvement programme, and are looking for several trustees who can play an integral role in the governance of our charity.

You do not need to have been a Trustee before, nor hold a senior position elsewhere. What we are looking for is people with an interest in supporting our organisation to develop through contribution of their own skill sets, a passion for ensuring high quality care and support is provided to those in our services, and a desire to play an active role in our governance.

We would particularly like to speak to individuals with a background in:

• Finance

• Social Care / Social Work / Health

• Legal.

However, if you have a background in an alternative area, but are interested in the work of withYOU and believe you could bring energy and value to our organisation, please do get in touch.

Purpose of the board and the position of Trustee

The withYOU Board provides leadership and direction to the organisation, determining strategy and ensuring that people and financial resources are available to support its delivery.

The Board promotes high standards of governance to ensure that the organisation complies with legal and regulatory requirements, both as a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. The Board monitors performance ensuring that risks are assessed, monitored and managed, and that quality service provision and innovation is thought through and implemented. Working collectively, Board Members share and accept responsibility for the decisions made by the Board.

The role of Board Member is non-executive and unpaid; the Senior Leadership Team, led by the Chief Executive Officer, is responsible for operational management within a framework of controls established by the Board. In practice, the Board and CEO work in partnership to develop innovative approaches to business development and delivery and to safeguard the organisation’s future.

At Carr Gomm, we have an exciting opportunity for a HR Officer to join our team!

This is an ideal opportunity to gain valuable HR generalist experience within a fast-paced, dynamic team in a Health and Social Care charity.

What are we looking for?

In our eyes, the best HR Officers are creative go-getters with a proactive mind set, who possess excellent communication skills to confidently engage with a diverse client group.

You will be responsible for the recruitment life cycle; managing, co-ordinating and monitoring the Recruitment Process from advertising to the appointment stage whilst being in line with Safer Recruitment.

You will also have the opportunity to become involved in the broader work of the HR team through contributing to a range of HR generalist tasks including, but not limited to, employee relations, compliance, HR Information, learning and development. You will be able to manage a diverse workload and prioritise the tasks depending on the deadlines.

You will demonstrate and promote the Carr Gomm’s values in your day-to-day work, with a person-centred approach. These values are Choice, Control, Interdependence, Respect, Openness & Honesty.

We expect that you will be an HR graduate (or currently undertaking an HR qualification) or will have some relevant HR experience.

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