Job Description

We are looking for an experienced & organised HR Administrator with a passion for making a difference to others.


You'll be working 40 hours per week at Cygnet Hospital Bury Forestwood, helping ensure the safe and smooth running of services for the people in our care.


Cygnet Bury Forestwood offers CAMHS Tier 4 PICU, General Acute and Low Secure services across four wards which provide a defined treatment pathway from admission through to intervention and discharge including rapid assessment and treatment.


Each service user has a bedroom with en suite facilities and a range of communal spaces including a gym, laundry, occupational therapy kitchen, therapy garden and woodland walkways down to the Elton Reservoir.


In addition there is a diverse educational programme teaching a range of subjects available at the on-site school, Forestwood School, which is registered with the Department for Education.


At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.


You'll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts - as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits - to support you to be happy both in and out of work.


With us, you'll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.


Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while being part of an organisation that cares about helping people.

Your day-to-day...

Take joint responsibility for the recruitment and training administration processes of all staff at the hospital;


Ensure that HR systems and Training databases are kept fully up to date with staff records, investigations and outcomes, grievances and training data; Provide administration support to management with regards to meetings, reports and correspondence including notetaking; Support with absence management; Attend weekly recruitment calls with recruitment and HR teams; Weekly compliance reports; Providing data as needed for other colleagues; Supporting Managers with HR aspects e.g. Occupational Health; Present at new starter induction; Setting up meetings such as absence review meetings, disciplinary meetings, welfare meetings, flexible working requests; Monthly training reminders to staff; Pull training data as required; Act as unit HR link for health and wellbeing and company benefits, e.g. Employee Assistance Programme, rehabilitation service, maternity, health care, and pension and life cover information;

Why Cygnet? We'll offer you...

Strong career progression opportunities Expert supervision & support Employee referral scheme Pension scheme "Cycle to work" scheme & employee discount saving

You are...

CIPD level 3 desirable; HR/training/administration experience desirable; Good oral and written communication; Well-developed skills in word and excel and databases; Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; Flexible and adaptable; Responsible and service orientated; Attention to detail; Commitment to staff development;

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.


Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you'll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.