Job summary
Employer heading
Assistant People Services Advisor
Band 4
WHO WE ARE:
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Board in the UK, employing over 16,000 staff and providing over 100 specialist services. Serving a population of around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health
and care needs of our local population whilst also working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone and to delivering excellent care and support.
Our mission is “Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together”. We have recently refreshed our strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, which sets out the Health Board’s Vision for improving the health and wellbeing of the populations we serve by 2035 through the delivery of our strategic
objectives; Putting People First, Providing Outstanding Quality, Delivering in the Right Places, and Acting for the Future. We have challenging times ahead, but we are confident that by tackling these challenges together, we can support people to live healthier lives and reduce the unfair differences in
the prevalence of illness and health outcomes we see in our communities today. We aspire to deliver outstanding care and treatment for people when they need it, where they need it; care that compares well with the best in the world, but to do so, we need to transform how we deliver services over the
next decade and beyond.
We are a values-driven organisation and out goals will only be realised if our values are at the heart of everything we do. Created by colleagues, patients and their families and carers, our values are:
- We are kind and caring
- We are respectful
- We have trust and integrity
- We take personal responsibility
As an organisation we strongly believe that it is vital our leaders exhibit the behaviours and values that we expect from all our staff.
We are a teaching Health Board with close links to the university sector, and together we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals, while working on research that will hopefully unlock the cures for today’s illnesses
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 1,2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12 per hour - £23,465 per annum. This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2024/25 is confirmed
Job overview
This post is fixed term for 18 months to meet the needs of the service.
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, conscientious person interested in gaining experience in our fast-paced People Services Team as an Assistant People Services Advisor, based at Woodland House, Llanishen.
This is an opportunity to develop your skills, gain qualifications and start your career in the NHS!
Main duties of the job
The Assistant People Services Advisor is a key member of the People Services Team.
You will support the team to provide comprehensive People Services/HR support to the Health Board.
You will receive training and mentorship to support you to provide high quality advice and guidance to managers and staff in areas such as: interpretation of policies & procedures, terms & conditions, absence management, maternity & adoption, employee relations (disciplinary investigations, grievance, conflict resolution etc) and the management of organisational change.
It is pre-requisite of the role that you will study towards the CIPD Level 5 qualification (duration approx. 12-18 months). The qualification is funded by the UHB and study time is also given for teaching sessions. Assignments will need to be completed in your own time.
Following successful completion of the qualification and fulfilling the competencies for the role, there will be an opportunity to progress to a Band 5 People Services Advisor within the People Services Team.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 15,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving around 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services.
Our mission is “Caring for People, Keeping People Well”, and our vision is that every person’s chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. As an organisation we are unashamedly ambitious for our population’s health, rising to the challenges of today and tomorrow through our 10-year strategy, Shaping our Future Wellbeing. We are contributing to a healthier Wales with great emphasis placed on innovation and improvement, learning from around the world and leading the way in clinical research. Partnership working is strong at Cardiff and Vale, and we work closely with our staff and our community.
Cardiff, the thriving Welsh capital, is a fantastic city to live and work in with an abundance of sports, arts and cultural attractions. Situated to the west of Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan offers a combination of beautiful Welsh countryside and a dramatic natural coastline. Whether city life or rural living, Cardiff and the Vale offers the best of both worlds.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Educated to Diploma level or equivalent and/or equivalent level of knowledge & experience.
- Evidence of continuous personal development
- ECDL or equivalent qualifications in use of IT packages OR equivalent experience in use of IT packages
Desirable criteria
- CIPD Qualified or working towards
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a busy office environment or team.
- Information Management and Technology experience, with proficiency in IT software such as Excel, Work, Powerpoint etc.
- An understanding of HR Policies and Procedures.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with HR Policies and Procedures.
- Experience of working in a busy HR Department.
- Delivery of Training Sessions
- Ability to use ESR
Skills
Essential criteria
- Clear communications and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload
- Knowledge of current employment legislation
- Evidence of using own initiative
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet specific deadlines
Desirable criteria
- Excellent Presentation skills
- Knowledge of relevant UHB strategies
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Self-motivated and resilient
- Team player and ability to work on own initiative
- Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Evidence of an achievement focus
- Ability to negotiate and build alliances.
- Role model the values and behaviours of the organisation.
- Ability to meet tight deadlines.
Applicant requirements
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Flay
- Job title
- People Services Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02921 836287
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