HR Business Partner

First Blue Healthcare is a dynamic, innovative, and ambitious group of dedicated individuals who wish to create beautiful homes in which young people who have fallen upon unfortunate times can thrive. We employ caring individuals who share our vision for success and most importantly we aspire to create amazing memories for our young people.

At First Blue we recognise each child as an individual; their qualities and uniqueness and when they become independent adults, they can reflect on their time with us and know they were valued and cared for in a nurturing and loving environment. We want children to live in a loving environment, to feel at home and be offered opportunities. A home where they have access to education and support to achieve their life aspirations.

We understand the benefits and pitfalls of modern society, such as technology, social media and youth culture – and incorporate support for these into daily living.

We are seeking an experienced and empathetic HR Business Partner to support our residential care services. You will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality HR service that supports the recruitment, development, and retention of a skilled and compassionate workforce. Working closely with Directors and Operations Managers across our services, you will provide expert guidance on people matters, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, safeguarding standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g. Ofsted, CQC).

• Act as a trusted HR advisor to managers across our services, supporting workforce planning and organisational goals.
• Provide expert support on employee relations issues, including investigations, disciplinary and grievance procedures, safeguarding‑related concerns, and performance management.
• Guide leaders on safer recruitment, onboarding, and vetting processes in line with safer recruitment practices and relevant legislation (e.g. KCSIE, CQC).
• Support the effective implementation of HR policies, ensuring alignment with UK employment law and sector‑specific regulations.
• Lead or support change initiatives such as TUPE transfers, restructures, and contract changes.
• Champion staff wellbeing, diversity, and inclusion across all sites, recognising the emotional demands of care work.
• Develop and deliver training and coaching for managers on HR policies and people management skills.
• Use HR data and workforce analytics (e.g. turnover, absence, staff retention) to inform decision‑making and improve service delivery.
• Strong knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience managing complex employee relations cases in a sensitive and compliant manner.
• Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks and safer recruitment practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, coaching, and influencing skills.
• Driving licence and flexibility to travel across sites.
• Experience working in settings regulated by Ofsted or CQC.
• Knowledge of specific regulatory guidance such as KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) or Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Previous HRBP or senior HR advisor experience in residential care, education, health, or regulated services.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Experience:

Senior HR : 2 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

CIPD Level 5 or above (required)

UK Driving license (required)

• Access to employee wellbeing programme
• 28 days annual leave entitlement, rising to 33 days with 5 years service