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Job Title: Employee Relations Care AdvisorStart Date: ASAPDuration: 4 months (with possible extension)Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00–17:30Location: Croydon, South LondonBand: 5Pay: £21ph PAYE (inclusive of holiday pay)Job Summary:Provide first-line HR advice and support to staff and managers in line with Trust policies and employment law, focusing on sickness management, flexible working, and general employee relations.Key Responsibilities:* Advise on short/long-term sickness, including supporting termination hearings and ill-health retirement.* Support redeployment processes and offer guidance on complex/sensitive cases.* Coach managers through sickness review meetings and reduce absence through active case management.* Assist in appeal preparations and support flexible working applications and decisions.* Monitor ESR data to track sickness, pay changes, and registration status.* Identify HR concerns and collaborate on solutions with internal stakeholders.* Lead on cases involving expired professional registrations.* Maintain accurate case records and contribute to HR reporting.* Provide general ER support, including on conduct, DBS, and FOI requests.* Analyse HR data for trends and improvement areas.Essential Experience:* Band 5 ER Advisor within an NHS Trust* Minimum 2 years NHS experience* Skilled in managing complex ER cases, long-term sickness, redundancy, and dismissalsDesirable Experience:* Knowledge of employment law and Agenda for Change* CIPD qualified* Experience managing a team* Familiarity with ESR, e-DBS, and Smart Cards* Understanding NHS financial challengesPerson Specification:* Strong communicator (verbal, written, and face-to-face)* High attention to detail and confidentiality* Self-motivated team player with great interpersonal skills* Able to act independently and support sensitive cases professionally