Becky Thomas Email & Phone Number

Supporting and enabling clients at Wokingham Day Service for adults with Learning Disabilities to undertake activities within the community, in order to develop their personal potential, skills and abilities.Maintaining up to date client records and compiling reports, e.g. daily session notes and annual reviews of a client’s use of the service.Promoting client participation in the different sessions.Supporting the general welfare of clients, including those with complex… Show more Supporting and enabling clients at Wokingham Day Service for adults with Learning Disabilities to undertake activities within the community, in order to develop their personal potential, skills and abilities.Maintaining up to date client records and compiling reports, e.g. daily session notes and annual reviews of a client’s use of the service.Promoting client participation in the different sessions.Supporting the general welfare of clients, including those with complex and/or behavioural needs, including attending to physical and personal care needs, e.g. administering medication.Providing individual support, including working on a one to one basis, listening to, responding to and advocating for clients. Show less

Developed and maintained the Company’s HR processes, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, regulation and best practice. Provided advice, guidance and support to managers about employment related issues, balancing risk with business need and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, regulation and best practice.Acted as HR Lead for writing the Company’s bid responses, developing the proposed strategy for HR functions covering current… Show more Developed and maintained the Company’s HR processes, policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with employment legislation, regulation and best practice. Provided advice, guidance and support to managers about employment related issues, balancing risk with business need and ensuring compliance with employment legislation, regulation and best practice.Acted as HR Lead for writing the Company’s bid responses, developing the proposed strategy for HR functions covering current and future workforce planning, performance management and the development of staff.Provided project management support and HR expertise for specific projects e.g. bids, mobilisation of new contracts, TUPE, redundancy programmes, change management and organisational restructuring.Assisted with the development, introduction and provision of HR projects and services, e.g. HR software systems and employee engagement activities, ensuring HR continually developed and improved the service provided.Held responsibility for ensuring the local approach to the management of employee relations and absence issues was consistent with the Corporate line, working with trade unions and other external bodies where appropriate; provided an escalation point for local HR teams on complex issues.Developed and delivered the Company’s monthly HR MI, including trend analysis and commentary .Held overall responsibility for the Company’s payroll function, including statutory reporting requirements e.g. P11ds.Acted as the liaison point between HR and third party suppliers.Led HR audit requirements, both internal and external.Acted as Deputy Information Asset Owner in relation to HR assets (ISO 27001).Developed an Engagement Strategy between employees and the SMT.Designed and implemented change programmes including TUPE transfers, redundancy programmes and organisational restructuring.Acted as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Champion, achieving Investors in Diversity Level 2. Show less

(Previously known as CfBT Education Trust)Advised managers and employees on HR related policies and procedures.Provided advice and case management for employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness. Managed and monitored the company CRB [now DBS] process ensuring that legal requirements and best practice were adhered to.Advised on restructuring and redundancy within client area.Led corporate-wide projects as required,… Show more (Previously known as CfBT Education Trust)Advised managers and employees on HR related policies and procedures.Provided advice and case management for employee relations issues including disciplinary, grievance, capability and sickness. Managed and monitored the company CRB [now DBS] process ensuring that legal requirements and best practice were adhered to.Advised on restructuring and redundancy within client area.Led corporate-wide projects as required, e.g. CRB revalidation practices and revising and updating the HR intranet content. Delivered induction sessions to new starters.Assisted with specific HR caseloads associated with annual activities, e.g. performance management and salary increases.Managed retirement cases within client group.Designed content of new HR helpdesk system and email account to enable workflow for new a newly established HR Shared Service. Show less