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Changing Pathways is an innovative, exciting, grassroots charity working across South and South-West Essex. Our purpose is to bring an end to the harm done through domestic and sexual violence to all survivors. Our work is holistic and empowering, working alongside survivors to achieve independent lives free from abuse.

Working with Changing Pathways means you will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has affected the lives of thousands of adults and children in Essex. Our staff are empathetic, non-judgemental and committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices.

Children and Young People Practitioner

About the role

Children and Young People Practitioner – Full time, based at Basildon refuge

37.5 hours per week plus on call duty rota – £26,222.22 per annum – Permanent

The post holder will be responsible for providing support for children and young people residing within refuge accommodation. The post holder will work closely with refuge support practitioners to ensure all children and young people and their mothers are provided with appropriate interventions based upon their individual needs to support their recovery from domestic abuse.

About You

You will be empathetic, non-judgemental and committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies and practices.

You will also have an understanding of our core values:

Empower individuals to make their own choices in a safe environment to enable them to regain their independence.
Work with respect and dignity, valuing each individual’s experiences and circumstances and advocating for their unique needs.
Educate on the devastating impact that domestic abuse has on individuals, local communities and society.
Collaborate and work in partnership with other organisations to provide the best support for those impacted.

In return, we offer great employee benefits including employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion please contact Natasha at welcome@changingpathways.org or 01268 581591.

Applications should be received no later than 5pm on 7 April 2024. This vacancy may close before the current listed closing date. If you intend to apply you are advised not to delay submitting your completed application.

Interviews may be held remotely via video.

Changing Pathways is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

The post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and is open to women only (*Exempt under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1).

For information in alternative formats (for example, in braille, large print or an electronic format), please email welcome@changingpathways.org

CYP Practitioner Basildon Refuge JD Jan 2024

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HR Officer (Part-time)

About the role

HR Officer (Part-time) based in Basildon

30 hours per week – £25,384.60 – Fixed Two Years

As an HR Officer, you will have:

A strong understanding of HR principles and experience of working in a HR role previously;
Demonstrable experience in overseeing daily office operations, including managing our service contracts to ensure standards are met, and liaising with contractors and external service providers;
Creative problem solving, with an ability to respond to complex and changing situations by bringing new thinking and solutions
Ability to facilitate difficult conversations; and build collaborative relationships among managers, partners, and staff;
A broad understanding of legal compliance, data protection, safeguarding, incident and risk management;
Prior line management experience;
High levels of confidentiality, able to act with discretion, sensitivity and diplomacy;
A proactive approach to working, able to take own initiative and manage competing priorities; and
A commitment to the vision and values of Changing Pathways

Ideally you will also have

A level 5 CIPD or similar qualification or have equivalent experience
Experience of organising and delivering training in an agile workforce;
Experience of supporting managers using the business partner model;
Prior experience working in the non-profit sector.

Is there anything role specific that I should know

Manage all core HR departmental areas, including employee relations, HR admin, learning and development, internal recruitment, employee engagement, and maintaining and improving HR systems.
Ensure a seamless and close working relationship with the payroll officer and/or Finance Manager to manage employee pay related disputes, grievances and legal processes that require employment law compliance.
Current regulation compliance, including accepted professional standards, policies and procedures and legislation (including legislation on data protection, the Equality Act and health and safety).
Manage the implementation of employment policies.
Ensure employment law, HR policy, best practice and workforce development are applied.
Ensure the onboarding process is handled in a professional manner to expedite the settling in period.
Manage the execution of the HR Strategy to ensure achievement of the objectives.
Continuously improve engagement and welfare activities, maximising productivity, devolving HR responsibilities to line managers and building leadership capability.
Monitor staff sickness and carry out Return To Work interviews.
Identify HR trends so that attention can be directed to key issues and resources.
Identify staffing needs and manage the creation of job descriptions and handbooks.
Develop and implement management talent planning.
Develop the organisational structure to support future growth, using best practice principles.
Manage the company’s employee programmes, staff benefits and packages.
Control the performance review programme to deliver continuous employee development.
Regularly coach, mentor, and support colleagues to identify individual strengths and development needs
Ensure employee training requirements are well managed and monitored.
Manage the training and development plans and ensure they are of a high standard.
Conduct annual remuneration and benefit surveys and reviews.
Regulate any relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for incentive schemes.
To lead on staff complaints and grievances.
Manage the diversity, equality, and inclusion values and practices within the company.
Enable all team members to access appropriate guidance and information to manage their workload.
Ensure the offboarding process is handled in a professional manner to ensure everyone is consistently treated fairly.
Manage the allocation of HR budgets.
Ensure internal HR communications, including any issues, initiatives and programmes are well planned, coordinated, relevant, timely and adhere to the company’s values.
Make sure that company values and approach are utilised to strengthen the organisational culture.
Demonstrate the company values, championing the leadership behaviour framework.
Demonstrate a high-performance ethic with a focus on successful outcomes.
Develop and maintain effective relationships to encourage retention and ensure the team perspective is fully represented in decision making.
Escalate complex issues to our external HR insurance team.
Yearly one to one half hourly meetings with staff for wellbeing.