HR Business Partner
Who Are We?
The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. The Percy Hedley Foundation has three main sites providing specialist education, adult day services and residential care to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, and Jesmond. Our Central Services are based in Forest Hall.
We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.
The Role
The Percy Hedley Foundation has an exciting opportunity for a HR Business Partner to join our HR Team within Central Services team. Reporting to the Head of HR this role will work in partnership with Foundation Leaders and Line Managers to support the achievement of strategic aims of their services.
The HR Business Partner will be responsible for providing a professional, high quality HR service to our Adult Services on a full range of HR matters, ensuring legislation, policy and best practice are followed.
The role will require some travel within the Newcastle/North Tyneside area, with a flexible combination of working in services, in the HR office and working from home.
We are looking for a qualified CIPD member with significant relevant experience of working within in a HR Business Partner level role. The successful candidate will have a thorough, up to date knowledge and understanding of employment legislation, current employment issues and HR best practice, with experience of effective line management. Experience of providing HR services in a relevant environment, such as Health and Social Care or Charity Sector would be desirable.
Please click here for the job description.
Why Work for Us
The Percy Hedley Foundation encourages career development and progression. We run a robust training programme and we also have development opportunities across the wider Foundation.
We also offer the following benefits to staff:
- 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping
- Contributory Pension Scheme.
- Induction and ongoing training.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)
- Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)
Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/vacancies/staff-benefits/
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.
Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview.
Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.
As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.
Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:
The position will close on Monday 9th June at midnight.
For an informal discussion please contact Lindsay Murray, Head of HR on lindsay.murray@percyhedley.org.uk
