People Officer

To be aware of future changes to employment legislation and be involved in analysing and advising on any appropriate course of action with regard to employment legislation changes.
Act as a point of contact within the Operational HR team to respond to queries relating to employment legislation.
Respond to enquiries from managers and staff relating to a wide range of employment related issues requiring the consideration of a range of strands of information and the requirement to analyse data and consider all options.
To provide a full and comprehensive Operational HR advisory service to management and staff within designated localities to facilitate the effective recruitment, retention, deployment and development of staff.
To provide advice to managers and staff on the application and interpretation of all Trust Employment Policies and terms and conditions of employment.
To undertake sickness absence audits across designated localities, producing reports and recommendations to enable localities to develop action plans to effectively manage sickness absence, on an ongoing basis.
To contribute to the Agenda for Change job evaluation process by acting as a member of the job evaluation panel evaluating. Be willing to undertake relevant training if required.
Responsible for compiling/producing complicated correspondence relating to a range of HR issues, and providing advice to managers on content of letters following attendance at meetings.

Working for our organisation
We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life., To be aware of future changes to employment legislation and be involved in analysing and advising on any appropriate course of action with regard to employment legislation changes.
Act as a point of contact within the Operational HR team to respond to queries relating to employment legislation.
Respond to enquiries from managers and staff relating to a wide range of employment related issues requiring the consideration of a range of strands of information and the requirement to analyse data and consider all options.
To provide a full and comprehensive Operational HR advisory service to management and staff within designated localities to facilitate the effective recruitment, retention, deployment and development of staff.
To provide advice to managers and staff on the application and interpretation of all Trust Employment Policies and terms and conditions of employment.
To undertake sickness absence audits across designated localities, producing reports and recommendations to enable localities to develop action plans to effectively manage sickness absence, on an ongoing basis.
To contribute to the Agenda for Change job evaluation process by acting as a member of the job evaluation panel evaluating. Be willing to undertake relevant training if required.
Responsible for compiling/producing complicated correspondence relating to a range of HR issues, and providing advice to managers on content of letters following attendance at meetings.
In the event we are unable to appoint a successful candidate to the Band 5 People Officer role, a development People Officer will be considered at Band 4. We would encourage those who do not meet the Band 5 criteria but do meet all of the Band 4 criteria to apply on this basis.
In a development role it would be expected that the post holder meets all elements of the band 4 essential criteria and will need time/support and training to consolidate and enhance skills and knowledge required to fully perform at the band 5 People Officer level. There is also an expectation that they will have completed the relevant qualification and completion a competency framework before progressing to the Band 5.
If the contract type on the vacancy states 'Fixed Term' this would mean the vacancy is being advertised to address a temporary need for the duration stipulated on the advert, however, in the event that permanent funding is secured for the post the successful applicant will be confirmed in post on a permanent basis.
Internal applicants must ensure that prior to applying they have agreement from their current line manager that they can be released on a secondment basis., TEWV encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust is committed to the protection of staff, service users and visitors to the Trust from second hand smoke and currently operates a no smoking policy which ensures all buildings and grounds are smoke free.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals who have experience of mental ill health or learning disabilities. Our service users and carers tell us our staff should be consistently concerned with maintaining and improving care with pride, empathy and compassion.
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested please apply for this post as soon as possible.
In order for your application to be successfully processed we will require references from your current and previous employer(s) which must cover a minimum period of three years. Please ensure that the reference section of your application is completed appropriately giving the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current and previous line manager(s). If this section is not fully completed your application may not be processed.
If your application is successful, the information you give on your application form will be used to create and be retained on your electronic staff record and to provide access to core Trust systems.
Please note that if the post you are applying for requires a DBS check, you will be required to also subscribe to the DBS Update Service, if successful, and thereafter renew your subscription each year. The Trust will reimburse the subscription fee.
After applying via NHS Jobs, your submitted application will be imported into our preferred Third party recruitment system. All subsequent information regarding your application will be generated from apps.trac.jobs. You will not be able to track the progress of your application or receive messages through the NHS Jobs website, and furthermore, that as an employer, we will not be able to respond to any e-mails sent to us via the NHS Jobs website.
By applying for this post you are agreeing to Tees Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are offered a job, information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system.
Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful.

We are seeking a highly motivated People Officer on a full time, permanent basis.
Working under the direction of the People Partner to ensure the provision of excellent operational support across the full range of workforce issues. The high quality service will aim to facilitate high standards of patient care through sound employment practices via the people partner model and will be in line with the standards of professional practice and competence as determined by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). To promote at all times a positive image of people with mental health conditions and learning disabilities. To promote at all times a positive image of the People & Culture Department and the wider Trust., We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We are the Mental Health & Learning Disability NHS Trust for County Durham and Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire, York and Selby.
From education and prevention, to crisis and specialist care -our talented and compassionate teams work in partnership with our patients, communities and partners to help the people of our region feel safe, understood, believed in and cared for.
We nurture the recovery journey of anyone in need of our help. In Our Trust, everyone has a say in how they are supported and treated because we listen to every person in our care until they feel understood. Our patients, their families and carers work together with us towards better mental health.
We're committed to new thinking that improves the wellbeing of our region. We connect with our communities and partners to get mental health care right, in areas that really need it.
We won't rest until everyone in our region has the mental health care they need, to lead their best possible life., Here at Tees, Esk and Wear Valley Foundation NHS Trust we want you to have a positive experience when you start your new role with us. To ensure you have great welcome, for all new starters joining the Trust, we offer two start dates per month on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of that Month.