HR & Recruitment Coordinator with a focus on end-to-end hiring within Children's Residential Care settings.
About Arborvitae Care Services (ACS):
We provide social care services for children and young people aged 8-17. At Arborvitae Care, we know the work we do truly changes the lives of the young people in our care. We are passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive, and values-driven working environment. Our core values Growth, Integrity, Community, Protect, and Inspire guide everything we do. You’ll be joining a friendly and growing team where your ideas and contributions will be genuinely valued.
Job Purpose:
Are you a confident and proactive HR professional looking to make a real impact? Join Arborvitae Care and play a key role in shaping a positive, consistent, and compliant working environment. We’re looking for an experienced HR Advisor to support our managers and teams with expert guidance across a wide range of HR matters, from employee relations to policy implementation and people-focused projects.
About the Role:
As our HR Advisor, you’ll be instrumental in supporting the delivery of Arborvitae Care’s HR strategy. You’ll partner with managers across the organisation to provide timely, customer-focused advice, helping to navigate complex employee issues while supporting positive people management practices. This is a varied and hands‑on role where no two days are the same, perfect for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, influencing change, and driving HR best practice in a values‑led environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide high-quality, solution-focused HR advice to managers on complex and sensitive employee relations issues.
* Coach and support line managers in applying HR policies and best practices with confidence.
* Support disciplinary, grievance, absence management, and other employee casework, including investigations and hearings.
* Deliver training and upskilling to managers, empowering them to manage their teams effectively.
* Build strong working relationships across the business to understand team needs and provide tailored HR support.
* Collaborate with the wider HR team to roll out initiatives, drive change, and embed organisational values.
* Maintain accurate HR records and support the monitoring of HR trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
* Contribute to the development and review of HR policies and ensure ongoing legal compliance.
* Champion a proactive, consistent, and employee‑focused HR service at all times.
Person Specification:
* Previous experience as an HR Advisor or HR Officer in a busy, generalist HR environment.
* Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
* Proven ability to resolve employee relations issues confidently and effectively.
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with a tactful, professional approach.
* Analytical and problem-solving mindset with great attention to detail.
* Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, growing organisation.
* Confident working with stakeholders at all levels and handling confidential information.
* Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to personal and professional development.
* Salary up to £35k, DOE
* Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service
* Birthday Day Off
* Life Assurance X3
* Free Blue Light Card
* Access to industry leading training
* Clear, career progression plan with our “Roots to Growth” scheme
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Individual and Family Services
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