Band 5 - Employee Relations Advisor (Sickness Support)
Job Summary:
As an ER Advisor within the sickness support team, you will provide expert advice and case management support to managers dealing with sickness absence across a large, unionised NHS Trust. This role is ideal for someone with solid ER experience who can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is comfortable working across various locations.
Location: Croydon (4 days on site 1 day WFH)
Job Type: Temporary
Duration of booking: Expected to last 4 months with possible extension
Proposed start date: ASAP
Pay Rates: Up to £20.16 per hour PAYE inclusive of holiday pay
Hours / Working Days: 37.5 hours per week / Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
Based: Office / Hospital
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage a personal caseload of sickness absence cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Coach and support line managers in applying absence management policies and processes.
* Liaise with Occupational Health and HR colleagues to coordinate return-to-work plans.
* Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all ER activities.
* Participate in site visits and community work to support managers in different operational areas.
Requirements:
* Demonstrated experience handling sickness-related ER cases.
* Familiarity with unionised environments and NHS or large public sector organisations.
* Confident in coaching and advising managers.
* Willing and able to work on-site (hospital and community) at least 4 days per week.
* Organised, empathetic, and resilient under pressure.
Job reference number: YW-el2w
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