People and Development Partner
Guardian Jobs
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Job Description
About Skills for Care
Skills for Care is the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. We collaborate with employers, Government, and partners to ensure the social care sector has the right people, skills and support required to deliver the highest quality care, now and in the future. Learn more at www.skillsforcare.org.uk.
The Role: People and Development Partner
We are seeking a People and Development Partner to join our collaborative People team. This full-time, fixed-term contract (up to May 2027) role involves home working with required travel within England. As a trusted partner, you will work closely with senior managers to identify and deliver their people needs, providing expert advice and guidance to support their people priorities.
The People and Development Partner is crucial in driving organisational change, enhancing the employee experience, and leading people-focused initiatives that align with our strategic objectives. As a senior team member, you will collaborate with the Director of People to help shape and implement the People strategy and associated change programmes.
Our Commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
At Skills for Care, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of Belonging, where all our people can contribute to their full potential. We expect everyone to contribute towards achieving our aspirations for equality, equity, diversity and inclusion. We aim for our team to reflect the diverse society we support, encompassing all equality characteristics such as age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. This diverse lived experience enriches our work and ultimately helps the social care sector to provide the best quality care. We strongly encourage applications from, but not limited to, people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds, individuals who identify as LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities.
Candidates are always selected based on their experience and potential.
Reasonable Adjustments for Applicants
We are committed to ensuring all applicants can fully participate in our selection processes. We welcome requests for adjustments to our recruitment and selection processes from applicants with disabilities, impairments, or health conditions. We will always consider available support to facilitate your participation. Please contact our People Team via email at recruitment@skillsforcare.org.uk to discuss any adjustments you may need.
Key Skills/Competency
- HR Business Partnering
- Organisational Development
- Change Management
- Employee Relations
- Talent Management
- HR Strategy
- Stakeholder Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Inclusion and Diversity
- Workforce Planning
How to Get Hired at Guardian Jobs
- Research Skills for Care's mission: Study their values, strategic goals, and commitment to social care.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight HR business partnering, change management, and development expertise.
- Showcase DEI commitment: Emphasize experience supporting equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate experience advising senior leaders and driving people strategies.
- Understand adult social care: Familiarize yourself with the sector and Skills for Care's role within it.
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