Job summary
This position is for a 12-month fixed-term contract as an HR Business Partner at Barchester, a leading provider of care homes in the UK. The role involves delivering a professional, business-focused HR service to support three regions encompassing around 30 care homes. The HR Business Partner will work closely with General Managers and Regional Directors, providing support across various aspects of employee relations and engagement, including absence and turnover analysis, high-risk case management, and HR-related training.
Main duties of the job
As an HR Business Partner at Barchester, you'll deliver a professional, business-focused HR service that meets the needs and KPIs of three regions - this will encompass around 30 care homes. Your role will involve working closely with General Managers and Regional Directors to support them across all aspects of employee relations and engagement. With operational excellence front of mind, you'll provide support in person, over the phone, via email, and through coaching, training and mediation. One of your key focuses as an HR Business Partner at Barchester will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. We'll need you to support the management of high-risk cases - that could include disciplinaries and appeals, and any litigation matters. Your remit will also include delivering inductions for managers in your region, HR-related training and Employee Services briefings and presentations. Across everything you do, you'll look to develop and maintain excellent working relationships so that you can develop seamless processes and the most robust solutions.
About us
Barchester is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality care and support to their residents. With a network of over 200 care homes across the country, Barchester is committed to creating a warm and supportive environment for both their staff and residents. The organisation values its employees and offers opportunities for career development and growth, as well as a competitive rewards package.
Details
Date posted
19 March 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Salary expectations will be discussed at interview stage.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
1476266738
Job locations
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Horndean
PO8 0WU
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
https://jobs.barchester.com/
Horndean
PO8 0WU