We are a domiciliary care provider. We are seeking an experienced, independent HR/Employee Relations consultant to support us on an ad-hoc basis. The purpose of this role is to provide impartial chairing and professional consistency in staff management.
All work will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. I will attend meetings as a management representative/note taker only. You will lead and chair the meeting.
Scope of work (as needed):
Chairing staff supervisions and appraisals Chairing capability / attendance management meetings Chairing disciplinary and grievance hearings in line with the ACAS Code Completing all required supervision/appraisal/meeting paperwork and records during or immediately after each session Producing clear, factual written notes and recommendations after each meeting Advising on next steps and wording for letters/invites where required
Paperwork requirement (important): You will be expected to fully complete our supervision/appraisal/disciplinary templates and any associated records. Once completed, these are to be sent to our HR Administrator, who will arrange staff signatures and file the documents. Your paperwork must be accurate, detailed, evidence-based, and ready for audit/HR use.
We will provide policies, templates, and case bundles in advance.
Essential requirements:
UK-based HR/ER professional Proven experience chairing disciplinary/capability/grievance processes ACAS-compliantly Confident, calm, impartial approach; able to manage difficult conversations professionally Strong written reporting focused on facts, evidence and balanced recommendations Social care / domiciliary care / NHS experience preferred Available at short notice for single-day blocks or a few hours at a time
Mandatory documents (must be provided before any work starts):
Proof of HR qualifications (e.g., CIPD Level 5/7 or equivalent) Current CV with no unexplained employment gaps (please account for any gaps clearly) Two professional references we can contact (name, role, organisation, email/phone) Brief outline of relevant recent case-chairing work (types of cases and settings)
To apply, please include in your proposal:
Summary of relevant experience and example case types you have chaired Your day rate and/or hourly rate Confirmation you are UK-based and can work on Teams Confirmation you can provide the mandatory documents above Confirmation you are able to complete and submit all required paperwork promptly Your availability for ad-hoc work over the next 4–6 weeks
We are looking to start immediately with several meetings scheduled in the coming weeks.
