Human Resource Manager

Desaga Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Children's Residential Care is seeking a Part-Time Human Resources Manager to support a growing provider of residential care services for children and young people. The role offers hybrid working with a Milton Keynes office attendance once a week and pro rata salary negotiable.

Ideal candidate will have HR experience within children's residential care homes, strong knowledge of UK employment law, safeguarding and Ofsted-regulated environments, and the ability to provide confident, balanced

Qualifications

• HR experience within children’s residential care homes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practices.
• Experience with safeguarding and Ofsted-regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice to senior management and registered managers.
• Manage employee relations, including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary and grievances.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.

Skills

HR experience

Employment law

Communication

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

CIPD qualification

Job description

Part-Time Human Resources Manager

Children's Residential Care

Location: Hybrid - Milton Keynes office once a week
Hours: Part-time
Salary: Negotiable pro rata

We are seeking an experienced and approachable Part-Time Human Resources Manager to support a growing provider of residential care services for children and young people.

This is a hybrid position, offering flexibility to work remotely with attendance at the company's Milton Keynes office required once a week.

The successful candidate must have previous HR experience within children's residential care homes and a strong understanding of safer recruitment, employee relations, safeguarding responsibilities and the regulatory requirements affecting the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical HR advice and guidance to senior management and registered managers.
• Manage employee relations matters, including absence, performance, capability, disciplinary and grievance cases.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and induction processes.
• Ensure safer-recruitment procedures, employment checks, references and DBS requirements are consistently followed.
• Prepare employment contracts, offer letters, policies and other HR documentation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Monitor probation periods, appraisals, training, qualifications and mandatory compliance requirements.
• Support workforce planning, employee engagement and staff retention.
• Review and update HR policies in line with employment legislation and sector requirements.
• Provide HR support during Ofsted inspections, audits and internal compliance reviews.
• Promote a positive culture focused on safeguarding, quality of care and the wellbeing of children and young people.

Essential Requirements

• Previous HR experience within a provider of children's residential care homes.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Good understanding of safer recruitment, safeguarding and Ofsted-regulated environments.
• Experience managing sensitive and complex employee relations cases.
• Excellent communication, organisation and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide confident, balanced advice.
• Willingness and ability to attend the Milton Keynes office once a week.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent practical experience.

Desirable Requirements

• Experience supporting multiple residential homes or locations.
• Knowledge of the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience working within a growing care organisation.
• Previous involvement in Ofsted inspections or compliance audits.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HR professional seeking a flexible, part-time position where they can make a meaningful contribution to an organisation supporting children and young people.

The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.