People and Culture Director - Encompass Care : Job Details

Encompass Care is seeking a dynamic and experienced People and Culture Director to join our Executive Leadership team. This permanent role is based in Dorchester with hybrid working options.

As People and Culture Director, you will lead our People and Culture Strategy, focusing on HR, Health and Safety, Recruitment, and our PR team. This role will involve significant employee engagement while overseeing each department's individual needs. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders and drive a positive organisational culture aligned with our strategic goals.

Our offer to you:

• Location: Dorchester/ Hybrid
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Pay Scale: £40,000.00 to £45,000.00
• Contract: Permanent

Benefits and Perks:

• One additional day leave on or closest to your birthday date
• Reward Panda, Blue Light card, TAP app, Concert for Carers
• 29 days + 8 Bank Holidays - increasing with length of service
• Mental Health and wellbeing support
• Care Progression

About You:

• Proven senior HR leadership experience, ideally in a charity or social care setting.
• Strong track record in HR strategy, employee relations, and change management.
• Knowledge of employment law, EDI, and health and safety practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HR strategies that support our mission.
• Lead recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Oversee Public Relations and manage the charity's reputation.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and health and safety standards.
• Develop and implement the organisations wellbeing strategy.

Our Core Values:

• Honesty: To always operate with transparency, fairness, and sincerity.
• Inclusivity: Strive for equal opportunities and a valued community presence.
• Dignity: Empowering a sense of individual pride and respect.
• Kindness: Any act of kindness, no matter how small, can lead to great things.
• Integrity: Uphold our principles and keep our promises.

Our Vision:

• Pioneering support in an accessible, inclusive community.

Encompass Care is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome all applications and candidates. You will be treated with dignity and respect regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy & maternity, race, religion, sex, and sexual orientation.

Ready to Join Us? We would love to hear from you!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £40,000.00-£45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Can you describe your experience leading HR strategies in a charity or social care setting?
• How have you implemented diversity, inclusion, and employee engagement initiatives in your previous roles?
• What steps would you take to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while fostering a positive organisational culture?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dorchester

Application deadline: 11/11/2024Reference ID: APB/P&CD/12102024