Join Our Award-Winning Team at Care South!
Role: HR Business Partner
Pay: £50,000 per annum (DOE) plus car allowance and mileage
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday
Location: Field-based, with regular travel across the portfolio
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Human Resources professional to join Care South and deliver a proactive, operational support-focused HR service across our portfolio. Working in partnership with operational managers and the wider HR Team, you will play a key role in supporting our people, developing management capability and helping to achieve our organisational objectives.
You will be joining a leading not-for-profit charity providing high-quality Residential Care, Care at Home and Assisted Living services. Care South is one of the Top 20 care companies, as rated on carehome.co.uk, based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends, endorsing our strong reputation in providing high quality care.
Reporting to the Director of HR and Training, you will work closely with the Executive Team, Regional Operations Managers, Registered Care Home Managers, Care at Home Managers and colleagues across the HR Team to deliver a proactive, operational support-focused HR service and support the achievement of organisational and departmental objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Coach and guide managers, providing subject matter expertise on all people matters, organisational change and the interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
- Proactively drive initiatives to improve performance, capability and talent across the organisation.
- Manage a varied employee relations and performance management caseload.
- Support the Director of HR and Training in driving reward and recognition programmes.
- Design and deliver HR training and development to management teams.
- Review, develop and update HR policies and procedures.
- Analyse and interpret people data to provide meaningful insights and support informed decision-making.
- Build and maintain relationships with external organisations and represent Care South at relevant promotional and networking events where required.
- Support the Director of HR and Training with organisational people initiatives and undertake any other duties reasonably required.
About You
- MCIPD / FCIPD qualified.
- A HR generalist with experience gained within the care sector or another multi-site, 24/7 operational environment.
- Thorough knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply it in a practical, solution-focused way.
- A collaborative and inclusive approach, with the ability to balance organisational needs with practical HR solutions.
- Excellent knowledge of HR practices, policies and procedures across the employee lifecycle.
- Experience of supporting organisational change and driving positive people outcomes within a multi-site operational environment.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build strong relationships.
- A role model who demonstrates and promotes Care South's HEART values in all aspects of their work.
- Able to work effectively as part of the wider HR Team and build collaborative relationships across the organisation.
- Demonstrates professionalism, discretion and confidentiality when dealing with sensitive matters.
- Able to effectively prioritise a varied workload and meet competing deadlines.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional development and sharing best practice.
- A proactive, resilient and adaptable individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently, using sound judgement with excellent problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Proficient in the use of HR systems together with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Able to travel across the Care South portfolio.
Your Rewards and Benefits
At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career, and we celebrate our colleagues every year through the Care South Stars Awards.
As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn't on owners or shareholders—it's firmly on those in our care and those who care for them. We are continually looking for ways to enhance the reward and recognition of our amazing Care South team.
Our current benefits package includes:
- Competitive salary.
- Car allowance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life Assurance.
- Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support.
- Paid induction and ongoing training.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Blue Light Card and online retail discounts.
- Free Enhanced DBS check.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Staff Association.
- Annual Care South Stars Awards.
What You Need to Know
- You must be aged 18 or over.
- This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential due to the travel requirements of the role.
- Own car, and regular travel across the Care South portfolio is required.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're an experienced HR professional looking to join a values-driven organisation where you can make a genuine difference to colleagues and those we support, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of something truly special!
Deadline for applications: Friday 24 July 2026
Interviews planned for week commencing: Monday 27 July 2026
PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE
Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.
As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.
For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.
