Overview

Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering fostering, education, residential and family services and caring for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year. At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. We are one team. We care about each other and are all committed to making a change to the lives of the young people and service users in our care. We celebrate our staff by shouting it from the rooftops. Fair Ways is a great place to work.

Responsibilities

• Confidently working with a variety of stakeholders – respond professionally and accurately to general HR queries from staff, managers and external customers via the HR general email inbox while ensuring confidentiality.
• Accurately preparing letters, contracts and correspondence for new starters, leavers and existing employees regarding changes to terms and conditions, and updating and maintaining the HR database to ensure accurate employee records.
• Utilizing Microsoft365 to support the HR Business Partnering team by compiling compliance and people metrics data and reports on a periodic basis.
• Applying excellent organisational and time‑management skills to collaborate with the wider HR team, completing tasks accurately and on time.
• Working as part of a fantastic HR team, contributing to common goals that support the children and young people we care for.

Contract and Working Hours

This is a permanent contract working 22.5 hours per week. Hours can be worked flexibly across the week but must include some time on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The role is hybrid, with time spent between home and the central support office in Cosham, Hampshire.

Visa and Employment Status

Fair Ways is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. All applicants must be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

Disclosure

Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). The disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience with software systems, Microsoft365 Word and Excel.
• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or Coordinator role (preferred, but other relevant experience is considered).

Benefits

• Free staff lottery participation with prizes such as £1,000 holiday vouchers, weekend get‑aways, luxury hampers and the £1,000 fostering referral scheme.
• Holiday Accrual Scheme, an extra day of annual leave as a wellbeing day and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to five days).
• Simply Health cash plan, Employee Assistance Scheme and 24/7 counselling services; Early Pay to withdraw a portion of salary early each month.
• Education Grant for up to master’s level accreditation and leadership courses.
• Wellbeing initiatives, team‑building days, summer festivals, discounted gym memberships and a cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards, pension scheme and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• A supportive and inclusive community that embraces diversity.

How to Apply

Join our team and help shape brighter futures. If you’re passionate about making a difference, apply today and become part of something amazing at Fair Ways.