We''re delighted to be supporting an established regional social care provider in the appointment of a Head of People. This is a key senior leadership role within a growing, values-led organisation committed to high-quality care and strong employee engagement.Reporting to the Director and working closely with the wider executive team, the Head of People will lead the HR function from Head Office, managing a skilled team and partnering across Operations, Finance and other departments. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader who can balance strategic direction with operational delivery within a family-run environment.Responsibilities:Lead and deliver the People Strategy, providing workforce insight to the senior leadership team and overseeing the HR function.Oversee talent management including recruitment, succession planning and retention, reducing vacancies and agency reliance.Drive engagement, wellbeing and leadership development, embedding organisational values across the group.Lead learning and development, ensuring effective induction, training platforms and career progression pathways.Ensure compliance with employment law, CQC and Home Office regulations, managing complex employee relations matters.Oversee HR operations including sponsorship compliance, payroll liaison, pay reviews, workforce reporting and budget management.Requirements:The successful candidate will be a qualified HR professional (CIPD Level 5 minimum, Level 7 preferred) with strong generalist ..... full job details .....