Meet Kibble’s HR Manager, Karen, who strives to help create a supportive and welcoming workplace where the staff team feels listened to. Our values of Respect, Ambition and Belonging are carefully considered in Karen’s decision-making as she does her best to ensure the needs and wellbeing of employees are a priority. She knows that by supporting the workforce, Kibble can provide the best care for young people.
Karen has over 16 years’ experience in human resources and has continued to develop her career at Kibble. She now oversees the in-house team of HR professionals who support the organisation’s diverse staff team that involves a wide range of job roles across care, education, psychology, corporate services and more.
Job variety is one of the key benefits of starting a new job at Kibble. Due to the size and scale of Kibble and the fact our services help such a wide age range of 5 to 26-year-olds, each day is different. There are opportunities to change department, lead new services, and an internal Learning and Development team for you to gain further qualifications and complete specialised training. The diverse range of tasks enriches your work experience and keeps every day interesting. When you apply to work at Kibble, it is likely to be more than a new job; instead, you get a career with longevity and endless possibilities for career development.
The ambitious culture at Kibble exists because of careful planning. We make sure the driven workforce feels supported. Kibble’s overall way of working includes the component of a ‘Skilled and Supported Workforce’, which means all within the organisation understand employees are a priority, and as HR Manager, Karen ensures that processes exist for employees to be listened to. Those who work at Kibble and are dedicated to building a long-term, rewarding career must have the support necessary to accomplish their responsibilities to the best of their ability. Karen works closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to design a suitable staff benefits package that ensures employees are looked after in terms of their own health, wellbeing and personal development.
HR Manager, Karen confirms employees must feel valued and have a good work-life balance to be fuelled with enthusiasm and energy at work: “We want our staff team to bring a positive attitude and focus to work. We want everyone to feel valued and ready to contribute in making sure Kibble delivers the best care possible to young people.”
Karen goes above and beyond to advocate that the workplace be reflective of what the staff need. She was instrumental in introducing Kibble’s new policy detailing information about handling menopause at work. In her unwavering commitment to add to the positive culture at Kibble, she plays a huge part in the wider wellbeing group.
Karen describes her motivation for helping to ensure Kibble is an employer that continually strives to raise standards: “I want people to enjoy coming to work, feeling motivated to do their very best. At Kibble, we will always do what we can to make staff team feel supported.”
Kibble puts a great amount of effort into being a good employer and has been recognised and accredited for paving the way for employees to develop professionally and personally. The Herald Top Employer Awards announced Kibble as the Scottish Employer of the Year and Medium Employer of the Year. S1 Jobs Recruitment Awards named Kibble as Scotland’s Best Charity Employer too.
Kibble is also proud to have been awarded ‘Gold’ Status for Investing in People and Investing in Young People. Investors in People (IIP) is a prestigious accreditation presented to outstanding organisations who empower their workforce and have formally recognised Kibble as an organisation who prioritise their staff team.
HR Manager, Karen is one of the voices advocating for Kibble’s workforce. Whether you work at Kibble and spend time directly with young people or are in a supportive role within our corporate services, we’re all working towards helping young people. By supporting the staff team, employees have the resources to make a difference and the young people who need us are the ones who have the most to benefit.
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