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.

To apply, please submit your CV outlining your relevant HR and children’s residential care experience.

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.