Could you be the difference in someone’s day? At Inspiring Support, we’re passionate about helping people live happy, independent, and meaningful lives.
Our core values are:
Be There – We are present, attentive, and compassionate
Play – We bring positivity, creativity, and energy into our work
Make Their Day – We go above and beyond to make a positive difference
Choose Your Attitude – We act with professionalism, accountability and integrity
At Inspiring Support, we recognise that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. That’s why we are committed to supporting, developing, and valuing our staff, ensuring they have the tools, training, and encouragement needed to thrive in their roles. We foster a positive and inclusive workplace where every team member is respected, empowered, and able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support. Together, we help individuals achieve their goals, maximise their independence, and lead fulfilling lives.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do and is a shared responsibility across our organisation. We are committed to creating a culture where people feel safe, respected, listened to, and empowered. Concerns are taken seriously, acted upon promptly, and managed with the utmost professionalism. For us, safeguarding is more than a policy—it’s a fundamental part of who we are and how we work every day.
Senior HR Advisor – Partnering with People, Driving Compliance, Delivering Excellence
As we continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior HR Advisor to join our professional HR team and help drive compliance, staff development and excellent employment
practices across our CQC-regulated services. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional who enjoys supporting their team, sharing knowledge, developing people, ensuring legal compliance and making a real difference within a values-driven organisation.
About the Role
Reporting to Senior Management, you will play a key role in providing expert HR advice across the
business whilst mentoring and supporting members of the HR team. You will ensure our HR practices remain legally compliant and support operational managers to achieve outstanding standards expected within a CQC-regulated organisation.
The successful candidate will confidently manage a varied caseload and be capable of working
independently whilst maintaining a supportive and coaching approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide professional HR advice and guidance to managers across the organisation.
- Coach, mentor and support members of the HR team to develop their knowledge and skills.
- Conduct regular staff supervisions, performance reviews and annual appraisals.
- Lead and advise on disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence management processes.
- Ensure all HR practices comply with current Employment Law, ACAS guidance and CQC regulations.
- Complete workplace and individual staff risk assessments, implementing reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
- Support managers with performance management and employee wellbeing.
- Produce accurate HR documentation including investigation reports, outcome letters and management reports.
- Monitor HR compliance including Right to Work, DBS, mandatory training and employment records.
- Support organisational audits and continuous improvement activities.
- Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive workplace culture.
Essential Requirements
Applicants must have:
- Level 5 CIPD qualification (minimum) or equivalent HR qualification.
- Minimum five years’ HR experience in a generalist HR role.
- Strong knowledge of UK Employment Law and HR best practice.
- Strong knowledge of Safer Recruitment
- Experience managing complex employee relations cases from start to finish.
- Experience conducting:
- Disciplinary investigations and hearings
- Grievance processes
- Performance management
- Absence management
- Staff supervisions
- Annual appraisals
- Risk assessments
- Experience coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
- Ability to complete individual staff risk assessments and implement support plans.
- Excellent report writing and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work confidentially and professionally.
- Consistent coaching approach
Desirable
- Previous experience within a healthcare, social care CQC-regulated environment.
- Experience using HR systems such as Employment Hero.
- CIPD Level 7 qualification (or working towards/ willingness to work towards).
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Support towards further qualifications.
- A friendly, supportive and professional management team.
- Opportunity to influence and shape HR practices within a growing organisation.
- Progression opportunities
- Employee wellbeing support.
- Annual appraisal and development opportunities.
- 2 paid events for the team a year
We are looking for someone who Is
- Professional and approachable.
- Highly organised and self-motivated.
- Passionate about developing people.
- Fair, objective and confident when handling employee relations matters.
- Able to build positive relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Committed to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and governance.
Interested? Here is how to apply:
If you are passionate about joining a high-quality care services team, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and cover letter to claire.bark@iansc.org by 10th July, 2026. Please make sure that you complete the pre-screen questions on the job board, and look at the attached job description for further information.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check including Adult’s Barred List. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children/vulnerable adults.
Inspiring Support is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, including disabled applicants and employees. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment where required.
