People/HR Adviser (FTC 12 months, Maternity Cover, CIPD Level 3) | Care in Mind


Company:	Care In Mind
Salary:	Per Annum Dependant on Experience
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stockport, SK3 0UX
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	30 Sept 2026
Closing date:	30 Oct 2026

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Summary

People/HR Adviser (Fixed term for 1 year, maternity cover)

You must be CIPD qualified level 3 qualified

£31,960.50 - £36,348.00 per annum dependent of experience/qualifications

Full time 37.5 hours a week, Monday- Friday

Hybrid working involving 2 office days in Stockport and homeworking for 3 days.

We are now looking for an experienced People/HR Adviser to join our friendly and professional People team for a fixed term period of 1 year to support maternity cover. This is a true generalist role and is a great opportunity for someone who wishes to develop their HR experience in a healthcare environment.

About you

• An experienced People/HR Adviser

• Professional membership- CIPD Level 3 qualification

• Desirable to hold or be working towards the completion of the CIPD Level 5 qualification.

• Previous experience of managing an ER caseload from start to finish.

• A good knowledge of employment law and best practise and be confident in providing advice.

• Experience of the full recruitment and retention life cycle including advertising, onboarding, and leaver processes.

• Experience of working in a healthcare environment would be beneficial but not essential.

• Excellent IT skills- Microsoft Office and ability to produce and analyse data.

• Knowledge and experience of HR software

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and managers.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Resilient and can work under pressure.

Care in Mind provide residential services for young people aged 16-30 years old. The young people we care for often require a high level of support to assist with difficulties they may have from self-harming, behaviour, and emotional difficulties. Our aim is to support the young people using a therapeutic approach to help them achieve their individual goals, in preparation for transition to adult life.

Company Benefits

• Minimum 30 days holiday.

• An additional day off each year for your birthday.

• Enhanced company sick pay.

• Enhanced company pension.

• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.

• Paid time off for fertility treatment.

• Life Assurance (2 x annual salary).

• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Healthcare CashPlan with costs provided towards dental and optical care and a range of other healthcare treatments and benefits.

• Employee Assistance Programme/24-hour Counselling Service.

• Free eye tests and various other benefits.

• Excellent Learning and Development opportunities (Level 3 in Adult Health & Social Care and support with completion of the Care Certificate).

• Paid Training, Induction and DBS check.

• We are a Mindful & Disability Confident Employer.

• We are a supporter of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

• We are a Menopause Friendly Organisation.

• Long service awards.

• Social events including a Christmas party.

• Blue Light Card to access further shopping discounts.

• Refer a Friend Scheme (Up to £500 per referral).

• Free onsite parking.

The key elements of your role will include;

• advising on policies and procedures,

• managing an employee relations caseload and providing effective advice and support to managers

• support the team with recruitment, onboarding and training.

• work closely with the Senior People Adviser and People Director to support with employee engagement and deliver and drive new initiatives.

• policy development

• deliver HR training.

• produce excellent MI data to support with HR reporting.

• attend monthly HR surgeries with managers reviewing people data, providing advice and solutions for improvement.

• support with the development and introduction of HR systems ensuring staff are trained and reporting tools are utilised.

This advert closes on Thursday 8 Oct 2026

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