Job Description
Recruitment Manager
Department: Office Roles
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Head Office
Reporting To: Director
Compensation: £40,000 / year
Partners in Support is a values‑driven social care organisation committed to delivering high‑quality, person‑centred support. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: Positive, Ambitious, Transparent and Inclusive.
We’re looking for an experienced and proactive full-time (37.5 hours per week) Recruitment Manager to lead and manage recruitment across the organisation. This is a key role where you’ll both shape strategy and remain hands‑on, ensuring we attract, select and onboard high‑quality people who share our values.
You will be the face of Partners in Support as an employer, promoting us confidently both within and beyond the social care sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain effective recruitment plans in partnership with operational managers
- Promote Partners in Support as an employer of choice, working closely with the Communications Manager
- Identify, assess and use the most effective recruitment channels and employer branding opportunities
- Act as first point of contact for applicants, including those new to social care
- Screen applications and carry out pre‑interview checks
- Coordinate and participate in interviews (telephone and face‑to‑face)
- Manage offers, rejections and candidate feedback in line with GDPR and company policy
- Maintain accurate recruitment records and reporting
- Organise and attend recruitment events, representing the organisation
- Ensure all pre‑employment checks and onboarding documentation are completed accurately and on time (DBS, references, health checks, etc.)
- Deliver company inductions for new starters
- Review, quality‑assure and continuously improve recruitment processes
- Produce regular recruitment reports, identifying challenges and solutions
- Manage Certificates of Sponsorship in line with Home Office requirements
- Collaborate with other social care organisations to share and develop best practice
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- At least a years’ experience delivering a professional and innovative recruitment service within a highly competitive market preferably within Social Care
- Experience of coordinating and facilitating recruitment events
- Experience of working effectively with administrative and recruitment systems
- Strong IT skills, including confident use of Microsoft Packages
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied and changing workload
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to quickly build positive working relationships
- Ability to work independently, using initiative and minimal supervision
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and work in an organised and systematic manner
- A clear commitment to the aims and values of Partners in Support
- Motivation to develop understanding of:
- The organisation and the support it provides
- The legal and regulatory framework within which social care recruitment operates
Benefits
What We Offer:
- Enjoy a paid day off on your birthday plus additional days off for length of service.
- Full induction and bespoke training.
- Access to rewards and discounts via The Care Professional Academy.
- Costco card, Blue Light Discount card & Paid DBS check.
- A friendly, supportive working environment.
- Long Service Awards, employee of the month and yearly events.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Overtime opportunities available.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply now and be part of a team that truly makes a difference in people's lives!
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable candidate. We encourage you to apply early to avoid missing out.
