Job summary
This HR Business Partner role at Barchester Healthcare is a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will be responsible for delivering a professional and business-focused HR service to around 30 care homes across three regions. Your key focus will be on employee absence and turnover analysis, developing and monitoring action plans, and supporting the management of high-risk cases such as disciplinaries and appeals. You will also be responsible for providing HR-related training, inductions, and presentations.
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 covering 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 will be providing your regions with employee absence and turnover analysis, before developing, agreeing and monitoring action plans. You'll also support the management of high-risk cases, including 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 Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care and support services in the UK, with a network of over 200 care homes and seven retirement living communities. The company is committed to delivering the highest standards of care and support to its residents, and to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for its employees.
Details
Date posted
21 February 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
1464844229
Job locations
Barchester Healthcare
Winchester
SO21 2RT
Employer details
Employer name
Barchester Healthcare
Address
Barchester Healthcare
Winchester
SO21 2RT