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Job overview

We are looking to appoint an Employee Relations Officer on a permanent basis to start in April 2025.

As part of our dedicated employee relations team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting managers across the Trust with effective support and advice with a clear focus on managing sickness absence ensuring our policies are effectively and compassionately implemented.

A full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

· Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýManage and monitor employee sickness absence, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.

· Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýTo support managers in the provision of timely support / intervention to colleagues who commence a period of short term or long-term sickness absence management.

· Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýProvide professional advice and support to managers on matters relating to, sickness absence including supporting at any associated sickness review meetings and/or support in the preparation of the associated paperwork.

· Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýSupport managers in their awareness of Health and Wellbeing support and liaise with support services such as occupational health services as necessary.

· Ìý Ìý Ìý ÌýAdvise on best practices and legal requirements related to sickness absence.

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment