Job Description

Senior HR Business Partner - Health & Social Care

Chester | 35,000-40,000 + Bonus | Full-Time, Office-Based | Clear Pathway to Head of HR

Lead Recruitment, Employee Relations & Training Strategy in a Values-Led Care Organisation

Are you a driven HR professional with proven experience in health and social care? Ready to shape the future of people strategy in a growing organisation while progressing into a Head of HR role?

At

Embrace Care

, we believe that the right people change lives. We're a specialist provider supporting individuals with Autism, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Mental Health needs. As we continue our ambitious growth, we are seeking a

Senior HR Business Partner

to lead our recruitment, employee relations, and training strategies across services in Chester and Preston.

This is a hands-on role with clear progression to

Head of HR and Workforce within 12 months

. You must bring a

Level 5 qualification (CIPD or equivalent)

and

HR experience within the health and social care sector

to be considered.

Please Note

: This is an

office-based role

in Chester. Due to the collaborative and operational nature of the work, remote/hybrid options are not currently available.

What You'll Be Doing:

Initial Focus - First 3 to 6 Months

Lead and manage end-to-end recruitment across all care settings Oversee employee relations casework, ensuring fair, compliant, and values-led outcomes Manage and develop a growing HR and Workforce team (currently 5 members) Oversee onboarding and training to ensure CQC compliance and service quality Partner with operational leaders to fulfil workforce planning and staffing needs Ensure adherence to safer recruitment practices and employment law

As You Grow into the Role

Drive strategic workforce planning and HR initiatives Strengthen internal training frameworks and support staff development pathways Lead employee engagement, wellbeing, and retention strategies Support policy rollouts and continuous improvement of HR systems Use HR metrics to inform decision-making and improve organisational performance
What You'll Bring: Essential Criteria:

Proven experience in an HR role within a

regulated health and social care environment

Hands-on expertise in

recruitment

,

employee relations

, and

training delivery

Experience leading or developing a small HR/People team Knowledge of employment law, HR best practice, and safer recruitment standards Strong interpersonal, coaching, and problem-solving skills

Level 5 qualification

in CIPD or Health & Social Care Ambition to step into a

Head of HR

position within the next 12 months
Why Join Embrace Care?

35,000-40,000 salary (based on experience) Progression to Head of HR & Workforce role within 12 months Health benefits including dental, optical, and physiotherapy cover Generous annual leave and regular pay reviews Referral bonus programme - help us grow our team A supportive and inclusive workplace culture Real impact in a purpose-driven care organisation
A Career That Grows With You

This is more than a job it's your opportunity to lead meaningful change in people practices, shape the culture of a growing care provider and take the next step into senior leadership.

Apply now

to become a key part of our journey.
We can't wait to meet someone who is as passionate about people, purpose, and progress as we are.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

An essential requirement for the role, is having experience of working in Health and Social Care, please state how many years experience you have: One of the essential criteria for this role is holding, or currently working towards, a CIPD Level 5 qualification. Please confirm by selecting 'Yes' if you meet this requirement. Please confirm your salary expectations, if offered the role?
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Location:

Chester CH1 (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Rory