HR Manager - Milford Del

Job Posted: 6 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £37,500 - £40,000 (DOE)
• Industries: Health & Social Care HR & Training Management & Executive

The Heart of Our Island Family
Since 2003, Milford Del Support Agency has provided life-changing domiciliary and housing support across the Isle of Wight. We have grown into a team of over 230 dedicated staff while remaining a family-run business at our core. We are rated Outstanding with CQC and we are committed to a continuous improvement model where we work hard to involve people we support in decisions about their care as well as company procedures that may affect them. We are now looking for an HR Manager to join our expanding team who brings positive energy, ideas, solutions and the knowledge required to build on our existing practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recruitment: Lead values-based recruitment to attract the best talent across the UK.
• Compliance: Maintain rigorous records and procedures, including DBS checks and right-to-work documentation. To ensure a fair approach to process across the board.
• Employee Relations: Provide expert advice on grievances, disciplinaries, and complex absence management. Be part of the procedures. Provide training to managers where required.
• Learning & Development: Oversee the induction process of new starters, ensuring a positive and inclusive process. Capture data on people’s experiences and ensure a learning culture.
• Culture & Wellbeing: Drive staff wellbeing initiatives and promote an inclusive, supportive work environment. 
• Policy Management: Regularly review and update HR policies to align with changing UK employment law and social care regulations.

What We Are Looking For:

• CIPD Level 5 or above is desirable or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role (Social Care experience is a major plus).
• A "people-first" mindset with the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
• The candidate should possess strong leadership qualities and good conflict resolution skills.
• Strong knowledge of current UK employment law. 
• Be of high integrity and work with a positive and inclusive approach.

What We Offer:

·       Company Pensions scheme.

·       Additional days leave for your Birthday

·       Employee rewards program

·       Access to an online GP evenings and weekends

·       Continuous professional development and a relaxed, friendly work environment. 

·       Company Laptop and all equipment required

·       Bank holidays on top of 5.6 weeks of leave

·       Flexibility in working hours including a 4 day working week if chosen

·       Options for further training and self-development

·       The ability to come forward with new ideas and solutions, and make them happen.

How to Apply:
Join a team that truly makes a difference. Please send a covering letter with attached CV to [email protected] if you wish to apply and please also direct any questions about the role to this email.

Interview process:

This will be completed in 2 parts:

1.     An informal set of questions to draw out your personality and communication skills

2.     A presentation will be requested for the meeting.