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HR Advisor FTC

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Human Resources Advisor – Edinburgh / East Lothian / Fife Region

Salary: £40,000 pro rata

Contract: FTC (6 months)

Location: Home\-based with travel across Edinburgh / East Lothian / Fife Region's.

Be part of something bigger. Shape the future of care with us.

At Care Concern Group, people are at the heart of everything we do. As one of the UK’s fastest\-growing family\-run care providers, with over 140 homes and counting, we are proud of our reputation for delivering high\-quality care and even prouder of the incredible teams who make it possible.

We’re looking for a Human Resources Advisor to join our HR team and play a pivotal role in driving best practice across employee relations, retention, and engagement. This is more than an HR role; it’s your chance to make a real difference, empowering managers, supporting colleagues, and helping build a workplace culture where people truly thrive.

Why this role matters

Reporting to one of our HR Business Partners in Scotland, you’ll be the go\-to advisor for employee relations across the Edinburgh / East Lothian / Fife Region's. You’ll guide leaders through complex cases, embed our values, and ensure our teams feel supported, respected, and heard. You’ll also help deliver key HR projects, from change programmes to engagement initiatives, shaping how we support both our residents and our people.

What you’ll be doing

  • Act as the first point of contact for employee relations matters, including disciplinaries, grievances, performance, and absence management.

  • Partner with Home Managers across multiple sites, providing coaching and expert advisory support on HR/ER issues, including complex casework and TUPE.

  • Build positive, trusted relationships with key stakeholders, championing a fair and people\-focused culture.

  • Support HR drop\-in clinics, listening sessions, and colleague forums to strengthen engagement.

  • Maintain accurate HR administration including ER trackers, NMC pin checks, consultation timelines, and supporting document packs.

  • Provide insight and reporting to HR Business Partners and Regional Directors to help shape people strategies and improve outcomes.

  • Contribute to wider HR projects and national initiatives including engagement surveys, policy rollouts, and organisational change programmes.
What we’re looking for

*Essential*

  • Proven experience managing complex employee relations cases in a fast\-paced environment (care, healthcare, or similar preferred).

  • Experience working across multiple sites.

  • Strong working knowledge of UK employment law.

  • CIPD Level 3 qualification (minimum).

  • Ability and willingness to travel regionally across the Midlands.

  • Understanding of the care sector or similar regulated environments.
*Desirable*
  • Experience supporting organisational change and consultation processes.

  • Experience drafting or reviewing HR policies.
What’s in it for you?
  • Competitive salary of £40,000 pro rata

  • Flexible working to support work\-life balance

  • Home\-based role with regional travel

  • Opportunities for progression as part of a growing organisation

  • Family\-run culture where your contribution is genuinely valued
Why join Care Concern Group?

At Care Concern Group, we don’t just care for our residents — we care for our teams.

Join us and be part of a supportive HR community shaping the future of care across the UK.

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