HR Assistant

Active Pathways; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Chorley is seeking a detail-oriented HR Assistant to support HR functions across care homes. Responsibilities include recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining HR records. The ideal candidate has strong organisational and communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a passion for people. Join a values-driven team committed to excellence and making a real difference in people's lives through compassionate care.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Enhanced Leave and Pension Contributions

Ongoing support with professional development

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card eligibility

Health Cash Plan

Free Parking

Qualifications

• A passion for people and a desire to build a career in HR.
• High attention to detail and a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality HR admin support to managers and colleagues.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Support absence management and family-friendly leave processes.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and HR reporting.
• Conduct exit interviews and support retention initiatives.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Multitasking skills

IT skills (MS Office)

Attention to detail

Creative mindset

Confidentiality

Values-driven approach

Job description

In this critical role, you'll provide quality HR support across both of our Evermore Care Homes, playing a key part in the smooth day-to-day running of our people operations. From recruitment and onboarding to managing HR systems and personnel records, you'll be involved in every stage of the employee lifecycle. You'll be the first point of contact for people-related queries, assisting managers and employees with confidence and care - whether over the phone, in writing, or in person. Supported by our Head of People & Culture, your work will help build an exceptional employee experience and contribute to the ongoing development of our award-winning culture.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide high-quality HR admin support to managers and colleagues
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding activities
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data
• Support absence management and family-friendly leave processes
• Assist with audits, inspections, and HR reporting
• Respond to HR queries professionally and promptly
• Conduct exit interviews and support retention initiatives
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement efforts
• Help drive innovation through technology and social media engagement

Qualifications

• A passion for people and a desire to build a career in HR
• Excellent organisation, communication, and multitasking skills
• High attention to detail and a proactive, can‑do attitude
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• A creative mindset with a love for branding and social media
• Understanding of confidentiality and professionalism
• A values-driven approach aligned with our CARE ethos

We're proud to share that Evermore Care has just been named National Best Care Provider of the Year at the 2025 Leaders in Care Awards! At Evermore, we believe later life should be lived with dignity, joy, and meaning. Our homes are designed to feel like home — built on personal relationships, beautiful surroundings, and exceptional attention to detail. We're not just providing care — we're creating communities where everyone belongs and thrives.

As we continue to grow and uphold our commitment to excellence, we're looking for a passionate, fast-paced and detail-oriented HR Assistant to join our award-winning People and Culture team. Working at Evermore Care means being part of a values-led organisation where CARE comes first — Competency, Accountability, Resilience, and Ethics guide everything we do. If you care about developing a career in HR with purpose, where you're supported to succeed, have room to grow, and can make a real difference — we'd love to hear from you.

The Best Bits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• Statutory annual leave, which increases with service milestones
• Enhanced Leave and Pension Contributions
• Ongoing support with your professional development
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential advice and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility with a wide range of benefits and discounts
• Free Parking
• Health Cash Plan ‑ includes dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and discounted gym membership
• While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non‑working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from diverse candidates and provide support during our recruitment processes to enable all applicants to perform at their best.