This isnt your typical employment support role. Imagine helping people back into work , but doing so in a space designed around wellbeing, creativity, and second chances. We're talking pool tables, a café area, wellness rooms, a music studio, an arts room, and cooking classes. This project has been custom-built to support ex-offenders with rehabilitation. Youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialist support workers helping clients with housing, healthcare, education, and wellbeing. With you being the employment specialist for the project. The go to on all things employment support. The role is based in Southampton. Your role?You step in when theyre ready to move forward. Youll support a caseload with disclosure letters, CV writing, job searching, and interview prep, helping them take that next big step back into employment. Its hard to describe how powerful this project is, you really have to see it. We've visited it ourselves and can send you photos and blog links to give you a real sense of the environment. What experience do you need? Ideally, youll have worked in a similar position maybe as an Employment Advisor, Careers Advisor, Job Coach, or Recruitment Consultant. Ready to apply? Please apply directly through this advert, we aim to respond to every applicant. If you havent heard back within 72 hours, please fill out the Send Us a Message form on the Contact Us page at Red 5 People, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. Prefer to speak to someone?Just give us a call and ask for David (youll find the number on our website). Please note: This role is Mon to Friday, full time, 9 - 5 and 100% office based. JBRP1_UKTJ
Dec 07, 2025
Full time
This isnt your typical employment support role. Imagine helping people back into work , but doing so in a space designed around wellbeing, creativity, and second chances. We're talking pool tables, a café area, wellness rooms, a music studio, an arts room, and cooking classes. This project has been custom-built to support ex-offenders with rehabilitation. Youll be part of a multi-disciplinary team of specialist support workers helping clients with housing, healthcare, education, and wellbeing. With you being the employment specialist for the project. The go to on all things employment support. The role is based in Southampton. Your role?You step in when theyre ready to move forward. Youll support a caseload with disclosure letters, CV writing, job searching, and interview prep, helping them take that next big step back into employment. Its hard to describe how powerful this project is, you really have to see it. We've visited it ourselves and can send you photos and blog links to give you a real sense of the environment. What experience do you need? Ideally, youll have worked in a similar position maybe as an Employment Advisor, Careers Advisor, Job Coach, or Recruitment Consultant. Ready to apply? Please apply directly through this advert, we aim to respond to every applicant. If you havent heard back within 72 hours, please fill out the Send Us a Message form on the Contact Us page at Red 5 People, and we guarantee a real person will get back to you. Prefer to speak to someone?Just give us a call and ask for David (youll find the number on our website). Please note: This role is Mon to Friday, full time, 9 - 5 and 100% office based. JBRP1_UKTJ
Role: Independent Stalking Advisor Caseworker (ISAC) Based: Waltham Cross / Hybrid Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Duration: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week -2 days from home and offices around Hertfordshire ( travel from base paid for) Our client, a well-respected domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit an Independent Stalking Advisor Caseworker (ISAC) Synopsis of duties: Identify and assess the risks and needs of stalking victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high-risk cases and provide a pro-active intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support. Work with high-risk victims of stalking to help them access services to keep them, their children, and secondary victims safe. Advocate for victims with agencies who can help to address the stalking by: Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to you and how your role fits into them. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support, and information to victims concerning legal options, housing, health, and finance. Offer guidance to key agency stakeholders to ensure the safety of victims is paramount and safety measures are implemented. Manage a caseload ensuring each client receives the appropriate service to their needs Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of stalking present in their situation, to help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting where possible, supporting effective risk management strategies, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Contribute to monitoring information for the service. Working within the organisation s Case Management system OASIS, ensure your client records are complete, up to date, and contemporaneous cases are regularly reviewed so that caseloads can be managed efficiently and effectively. Act in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of all stakeholders. Comply with the code of conduct and uphold standards of best practice. Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for victims of stalking. The role holder will be expected to perform any other duties that may reasonably be asked of them. Essential requirements: Have a good understanding of stalking including the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and gender-based violence on victims/survivors and their children Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Experience managing a caseload Experience in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns Experience working within a multi-agency and legislative framework. A fully enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
Dec 05, 2025
Full time
Role: Independent Stalking Advisor Caseworker (ISAC) Based: Waltham Cross / Hybrid Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 depending on experience Start Date: ASAP Duration: Permanent Hours: 35 hours per week -2 days from home and offices around Hertfordshire ( travel from base paid for) Our client, a well-respected domestic abuse charity is looking to recruit an Independent Stalking Advisor Caseworker (ISAC) Synopsis of duties: Identify and assess the risks and needs of stalking victims using an evidence-based risk identification checklist. Focus on and prioritise high-risk cases and provide a pro-active intervention service through individual safety planning and personal support. Work with high-risk victims of stalking to help them access services to keep them, their children, and secondary victims safe. Advocate for victims with agencies who can help to address the stalking by: Understanding the role of all relevant statutory and non-statutory services available to you and how your role fits into them. Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support, and information to victims concerning legal options, housing, health, and finance. Offer guidance to key agency stakeholders to ensure the safety of victims is paramount and safety measures are implemented. Manage a caseload ensuring each client receives the appropriate service to their needs Support the empowerment of the client and assist them in recognising the features and dynamics of stalking present in their situation, to help them regain control of their lives. Understand multi-agency partnership structures and work within a multi-agency setting where possible, supporting effective risk management strategies, while maintaining an independent role on behalf of your client, keeping their safety as central to any response. Contribute to monitoring information for the service. Working within the organisation s Case Management system OASIS, ensure your client records are complete, up to date, and contemporaneous cases are regularly reviewed so that caseloads can be managed efficiently and effectively. Act in a manner that preserves the confidentiality of all stakeholders. Comply with the code of conduct and uphold standards of best practice. Support colleagues and partner agencies, through awareness raising and institutional advocacy, in order to provide the best possible service for victims of stalking. The role holder will be expected to perform any other duties that may reasonably be asked of them. Essential requirements: Have a good understanding of stalking including the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and gender-based violence on victims/survivors and their children Experience of working with vulnerable groups. Experience managing a caseload Experience in recognising and responding to safeguarding concerns Experience working within a multi-agency and legislative framework. A fully enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months or on the update service Supporting Futures Consulting acts as both an employer and an agency.
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker to work for our client across the North Northamptonshire area. Main purpose of the role: Contribute to achieving the overarching aim of the Council s Rough Sleeping Service to ensure rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire is rare, brief and non-recurring through the provision of timely, effective and multi-disciplinary interventions. Provide a responsive, robust, and adaptable street outreach service by conducting regular street outreach sessions to ensure all rough sleepers identified / reported are effectively supported as required. Engage, build trust and motivate rough sleepers requiring housing and related support, taking a creative, strengths-based, and person-centred approach to building and developing professional relationships. Help to identify the circumstances that lead to people rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire and work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners to maximise opportunities for early intervention and homeless prevention, delivering a holistic multi-disciplinary package of specialist housing and related support services. Provide housing related support to former rough sleepers temporarily accommodated by North Northamptonshire Council in order that they are provided the best opportunity to sustain their accommodation and not experience repeat homelessness. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Deliver an intelligence-led, flexible, responsive and assertive street outreach approach that is targeted at known rough sleepers hotspots, along with working closely with colleagues, other agencies and the public to identify new rough sleepers in order that a timely intervention, assessments, accommodation and support can be provided. Support the cohort to develop and learn the skills required to maintain future tenancies and support them with independent living skills including shopping, cooking, budgeting and cleaning and when ready, identify and support their move on into their own longer-term home. Encourage and assist the cohort in reaching their full potential in relation to personal development, community interaction, training, employment and empower and support them to achieve their goals. Work in close partnership with the dedicated Housing Options Advisor for rough sleepers to develop, deliver and review Personalised Housing Plans for rough sleepers and former rough sleepers in temporary accommodation. Work in close partnership with Adult Social Care and other partners where rough sleepers are experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness to safeguard and meet the needs of this vulnerable cohort by raising any safeguarding concerns, leading and organising professionals meetings where required, ensuring accurate records are held and distributed. Promote the use of, instigate and attend multi-agency case conferences for rough sleepers who have complex needs and/or a history of repeat homelessness or entrenched rough sleeping, and liaise with other services involved with the person s broader care plan, such as mental health services, social care, hospitals, their GP and welfare organisations. Work collaboratively and proactively with hospitals, prisons, supported housing schemes, and landlords to ensure that people leave accommodation, hospital or institutions in a planned way preventing potential homelessness and rough sleeping. Develop services locally with community and faith groups for Rough Sleepers to access for housing and wellbeing support. Engage with and provide intensive support and motivation to rough sleepers in North Northamptonshire to help them to access accommodation and related support services relevant to their individual needs direct from the streets. Lead on any crisis intervention work that is deemed as necessary following street outreach and coordinate other services as required including Emergency Services. Completion of comprehensive risk assessments and the development of support plans for all individuals in the cohort and those being provided with temporary accommodation by North Northamptonshire council. Encourage, support, and accompany individuals in the cohort to access help and advice (support and treatment) in relation to their personal support needs, for example physical and mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, budgeting and debt/financial/benefit support, income maximisation etc. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE s grade A-C (or other Level 2 NVQ qualification) or able to demonstrate an equivalent capability Experience of working / volunteering in housing or care related post providing support to vulnerable customers Practical experience of assessment, providing support, key working and advocacy with persons/groups requiring support A good understanding and awareness of housing and homelessness issues A good understanding and knowledge of the main causes of rough sleeping, the barriers that people face when trying to access accommodation and support services Working knowledge of the welfare benefits available to single homeless people The ability to work with vulnerable people in difficult situations and handle challenging behaviour Willing to complete Street Outreach Sessions (outside of office hours) Must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Dec 04, 2025
Contractor
4Recruitment Services are seeking a Rough Sleeper Outreach Worker to work for our client across the North Northamptonshire area. Main purpose of the role: Contribute to achieving the overarching aim of the Council s Rough Sleeping Service to ensure rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire is rare, brief and non-recurring through the provision of timely, effective and multi-disciplinary interventions. Provide a responsive, robust, and adaptable street outreach service by conducting regular street outreach sessions to ensure all rough sleepers identified / reported are effectively supported as required. Engage, build trust and motivate rough sleepers requiring housing and related support, taking a creative, strengths-based, and person-centred approach to building and developing professional relationships. Help to identify the circumstances that lead to people rough sleeping in North Northamptonshire and work in partnership with a range of statutory and voluntary sector partners to maximise opportunities for early intervention and homeless prevention, delivering a holistic multi-disciplinary package of specialist housing and related support services. Provide housing related support to former rough sleepers temporarily accommodated by North Northamptonshire Council in order that they are provided the best opportunity to sustain their accommodation and not experience repeat homelessness. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Deliver an intelligence-led, flexible, responsive and assertive street outreach approach that is targeted at known rough sleepers hotspots, along with working closely with colleagues, other agencies and the public to identify new rough sleepers in order that a timely intervention, assessments, accommodation and support can be provided. Support the cohort to develop and learn the skills required to maintain future tenancies and support them with independent living skills including shopping, cooking, budgeting and cleaning and when ready, identify and support their move on into their own longer-term home. Encourage and assist the cohort in reaching their full potential in relation to personal development, community interaction, training, employment and empower and support them to achieve their goals. Work in close partnership with the dedicated Housing Options Advisor for rough sleepers to develop, deliver and review Personalised Housing Plans for rough sleepers and former rough sleepers in temporary accommodation. Work in close partnership with Adult Social Care and other partners where rough sleepers are experiencing multiple exclusion homelessness to safeguard and meet the needs of this vulnerable cohort by raising any safeguarding concerns, leading and organising professionals meetings where required, ensuring accurate records are held and distributed. Promote the use of, instigate and attend multi-agency case conferences for rough sleepers who have complex needs and/or a history of repeat homelessness or entrenched rough sleeping, and liaise with other services involved with the person s broader care plan, such as mental health services, social care, hospitals, their GP and welfare organisations. Work collaboratively and proactively with hospitals, prisons, supported housing schemes, and landlords to ensure that people leave accommodation, hospital or institutions in a planned way preventing potential homelessness and rough sleeping. Develop services locally with community and faith groups for Rough Sleepers to access for housing and wellbeing support. Engage with and provide intensive support and motivation to rough sleepers in North Northamptonshire to help them to access accommodation and related support services relevant to their individual needs direct from the streets. Lead on any crisis intervention work that is deemed as necessary following street outreach and coordinate other services as required including Emergency Services. Completion of comprehensive risk assessments and the development of support plans for all individuals in the cohort and those being provided with temporary accommodation by North Northamptonshire council. Encourage, support, and accompany individuals in the cohort to access help and advice (support and treatment) in relation to their personal support needs, for example physical and mental health, drug and alcohol misuse, budgeting and debt/financial/benefit support, income maximisation etc. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Hold a minimum of 5 GCSE s grade A-C (or other Level 2 NVQ qualification) or able to demonstrate an equivalent capability Experience of working / volunteering in housing or care related post providing support to vulnerable customers Practical experience of assessment, providing support, key working and advocacy with persons/groups requiring support A good understanding and awareness of housing and homelessness issues A good understanding and knowledge of the main causes of rough sleeping, the barriers that people face when trying to access accommodation and support services Working knowledge of the welfare benefits available to single homeless people The ability to work with vulnerable people in difficult situations and handle challenging behaviour Willing to complete Street Outreach Sessions (outside of office hours) Must have a valid driving licence with access to a vehicle for work use Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).
Employment & Housing Transitions Lead Coventry The Organisation Our client is a social enterprise with a clear vision, dedicated to empowering refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. They bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services. Our client's mission goes beyond individual support; they actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in society. They are now looking for an Employment & Housing Transitions Lead to join them on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Our Client's Commitment to You - Salary of £29,415 per annum - 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays - Pension - Flexible working - Employee Recognition Programme - Training and development opportunities - Employee Assistance Programme - Social gatherings and staff retreats - A fully stocked staffroom! This is an opportunity for a talented and qualified advice and guidance professional with labour market expertise and a background of working with refugees, migrants or asylum seekers to join our client's vital organisation and make a real impact. You'll have the chance to make a genuine difference to those who have travelled so far to live safely in this country, and, right now, this is more important than ever. Whilst you drive change for the refugee community, our client will ensure that you are supported with a comprehensive range of benefits and perks that will enable you inside and outside work. What's more, you'll discover an empathetic environment filled with like-minded people, passion and drive to deliver change. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and provide opportunities for those who ned them the most, our client wants to hear from you. The Role As the Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, you will support our client's tenants and the wider refugee community in Coventry with meaningful, accurate careers advice. With the aim of getting tenants and other individuals into sustainable employment, training, education and/or volunteering situations, you will provide guidance, assess readiness, and enable the people you work with to move from supported to independent living. A key part of your role will be to work as part of a new initiative to get refugees hired, retained and progressed within the workplace. You will work with employers, housing providers and local training providers, building great relationships and supporting positive outcomes for refugees and migrants. Additionally, managing a caseload of individuals, you will: - Design and deliver employability workshops and sessions - Engage with support organisations and employers to speak at workshops/events - Attend job fairs, stakeholder events, and organisational events - Act as the point of contact for employers regarding projects - Visit, monitor, and oversee individuals whilst in employment - Maintain records on the CRM system About You To be considered as the Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, you will need: - Experience offering information, advice, guidance, coaching, mentoring or advisory support - Experience working with refugees, migrants or asylum seekers - Knowledge of IAG guidelines and frameworks - An understanding of the local labour market - A Level 4 Information Advice and Guidance qualification, or willingness to work towards it The closing date for this role is 15th December 2025. Other organisations may call this role Employment Project Officer, Refugee Employability Worker, Refugee Support Worker, Resettlement Officer, Integration Support Advisor, or Employment & Skills Coach. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're eager to make a difference with your career and drive change as an Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Dec 02, 2025
Full time
Employment & Housing Transitions Lead Coventry The Organisation Our client is a social enterprise with a clear vision, dedicated to empowering refugees and migrants in the UK to lead self-sufficient and ambitious lives. They bring together a diverse team of strategists and researchers, driven by their own lived experiences, to provide tailored integration services. Our client's mission goes beyond individual support; they actively challenge and disrupt the systems that perpetuate inequalities in society. They are now looking for an Employment & Housing Transitions Lead to join them on a permanent, full-time basis, working 37.5 hours per week. Our Client's Commitment to You - Salary of £29,415 per annum - 25 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays - Pension - Flexible working - Employee Recognition Programme - Training and development opportunities - Employee Assistance Programme - Social gatherings and staff retreats - A fully stocked staffroom! This is an opportunity for a talented and qualified advice and guidance professional with labour market expertise and a background of working with refugees, migrants or asylum seekers to join our client's vital organisation and make a real impact. You'll have the chance to make a genuine difference to those who have travelled so far to live safely in this country, and, right now, this is more important than ever. Whilst you drive change for the refugee community, our client will ensure that you are supported with a comprehensive range of benefits and perks that will enable you inside and outside work. What's more, you'll discover an empathetic environment filled with like-minded people, passion and drive to deliver change. So, if you are ready to take your career to the next level and provide opportunities for those who ned them the most, our client wants to hear from you. The Role As the Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, you will support our client's tenants and the wider refugee community in Coventry with meaningful, accurate careers advice. With the aim of getting tenants and other individuals into sustainable employment, training, education and/or volunteering situations, you will provide guidance, assess readiness, and enable the people you work with to move from supported to independent living. A key part of your role will be to work as part of a new initiative to get refugees hired, retained and progressed within the workplace. You will work with employers, housing providers and local training providers, building great relationships and supporting positive outcomes for refugees and migrants. Additionally, managing a caseload of individuals, you will: - Design and deliver employability workshops and sessions - Engage with support organisations and employers to speak at workshops/events - Attend job fairs, stakeholder events, and organisational events - Act as the point of contact for employers regarding projects - Visit, monitor, and oversee individuals whilst in employment - Maintain records on the CRM system About You To be considered as the Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, you will need: - Experience offering information, advice, guidance, coaching, mentoring or advisory support - Experience working with refugees, migrants or asylum seekers - Knowledge of IAG guidelines and frameworks - An understanding of the local labour market - A Level 4 Information Advice and Guidance qualification, or willingness to work towards it The closing date for this role is 15th December 2025. Other organisations may call this role Employment Project Officer, Refugee Employability Worker, Refugee Support Worker, Resettlement Officer, Integration Support Advisor, or Employment & Skills Coach. Webrecruit and our clients are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. So, if you're eager to make a difference with your career and drive change as an Employment & Housing Transitions Lead, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Look Ahead Care Support and Housing
Islington, London
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible Addressing employee raised issues/concerns Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps. Support on HR induction and other HR related training Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation Desirable: Social Care sector Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role TUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Oct 03, 2025
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Employee Relations Specialist located at our Head Office in Islington. £50,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: The Employee Relations Specialist is responsible for building strong working relationships across the business and advising, coaching and training stakeholders and the People team on best practice on all aspects of HR case work. This includes (but not limited to) disciplinary, grievances, absence management, probations, restructures and TUPE as well as training and coaching managers to enable them to successfully manage their teams whilst effectively managing risks. This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead About you: Offering best practice and pragmatic advice on all areas relating to HR Case work with the outcome of aiming to manage risks and reach successful resolution Working with managers and staff to resolve conflict and grievances at the lowest level of formality possible Addressing employee raised issues/concerns Coaching and advising managers on policies/procedures, best practice and identifying risks/costs Ensuring compliance with employment law and policy and processes Ensuring all casework is dealt with in a timely and pragmatic way Facililate change - supporting and advising on restructures, TUPE etc Being a 'trusted advisor' to the business on all aspects of employee relations Support on succession mapping: Provide support in identifying current and future skills requirements, succession gaps. Support on HR induction and other HR related training Building a good working relationship with the wider People team to ensure the effective working of the whole team Ensure people management practices reflect employee brand, values and expected behaviours Health & Wellbeing: Provide guidance to business on best practice approach to dealing with and supporting life events and issues relating to health and wellbeing, including reasonable adjustments and referral to Occupational Health. Essential: Excellent HR experience with a strong emphasis on Employee Relations Ability to effectively influence, challenge and negotiate within their business area on a range of people/HR issues Ability to build effective relationships with people at all levels in the organisation, to understand business needs and consider and be aware of wider organisational and external impact Ability to give sound HR advice to managers on all aspects of HR issues Excellent understanding of employment law, regulations and good practice Ability to think outside of process where necessary and take full accountability Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service with all managers and staff across the Organisation Desirable: Social Care sector Ideally have operated in a multi-site and unionised HR role TUPE experience For our full job description please visit our website About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.