The People Services team here at BDCT are looking for a new People Advisor. We are entering a new way of working with our care groups to ensure that we are aligned to Trust strategy and put focus on the things that make a real difference to the people who work here. If you are adaptable and innovative, we invite you to become an integral part of our dedicated team here at Bradford.
As a People Advisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting our staff and enhancing the overall wellbeing of our community. Your professional expertise will help shape our culture, drive employee engagement, and ensure our teams feel valued and supported. With our new Hub set up you will be responsible for the long lasting positive changes that we are looking to implement across the trust with focus on continuous improvement at the centre of everything we do.
What We're Looking For:
* A proactive individual with a broad understanding of people management
* Adaptability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of our trust, responding to challenges with resilience, creativity and innovation
* Willingness to work on-site as required, fostering relationships and collaboration among our teams.
Why Join Us?
* Make a meaningful impact on the mental health landscape.
* Collaborate with a diverse team of passionate professionals.
* Enjoy opportunities for growth and development within a supportive environment.
We are a flexible and supportive trust and not just on paper.
Main duties of the job
Under the management of a People Business Partner, the post holder is responsible for providing professional support in the provision of a People Operations service within the Trust. The post holder will work to a People Business Partner and will operate around all business units and corporate services across the Trust. Focusing on a key area in one of 3 people services hubs: employee relations, attendance or projects, as directed by Senior People Business Partner. This role will also be supporting other areas of people services as requested and handling day-to-day ad hoc queries in a range of people services issues. This role will work as an advisor to Trust managers on a wide range of People operational issues ensuring Trust standards and policies are adhered to in a consistent manner. The role will have a focus on providing excellent customer service with a right first time approach that supports the Trust values and aim to provide outstanding care.
Closing Date: 1st November 2024
Shortlisting: w/c 4th November 2024
Interviews: w/c 11th November 2024
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values:
We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference
We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs
We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners
We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including:
* Increase mileage rates for > 3500
* A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages
* A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities
* Plus many more.
We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. It is in the candidate's best interest to apply as soon as possible.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for further details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.
Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.
As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
* Professional Qualification C.I.P.D (Level 5 or above)
Desirable
* Level 7 CIPD Qualification
Training
Essential
* Evidence of ongoing CPD to maintain competencies
Desirable
* Agenda for Change Job Matching Training
Experience
Essential
* Proven track record of People generalist experience.
* Experience of supporting managers on a range of employee relations matters.
* Development and delivery of training programmes
* Experience of building good relationships with managers.
* Experience of partnership working.
Desirable
* Experience of line management responsibilities.
* Experience of dealing with medical staffing queries/People matters.
* Experience and understanding of dealing with performance management and organisation change.
Employer details
Employer name
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address
New Mill
Bradford
BD18 3LD
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