Internal Recruiter

Internal Recruiter – Children’s Residential Services

Location : Gateshead / Wolverhampton or Stockport

Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Required

Who are we?

CareTech has been a trusted provider of high-quality, person-centred social care since 1993. We support children, young people, and adults with a range of complex needs – always placing the individual at the heart of what we do.

As we embark on an exciting period of growth, we remain focused on our core mission : to empower every child and young person we care for to achieve their full potential and live a life filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced and driven Internal Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across our children’s residential services. This is a field-based position requiring regular site visits and a strong presence in the local community to support hiring across multiple services.

You’ll work closely with our Senior Resourcing Business Partner, dedicated Onboarding Team, and Resourcing Coordinator to ensure the recruitment journey is both seamless and impactful. This is a hands-on role where you will have the autonomy to manage your own pipeline, develop local attraction strategies, and make a real difference in the lives of children by ensuring we recruit and retain the very best talent.

Key responsibilities

Manage the full recruitment cycle, from attraction through to offer and onboarding

Use a range of sourcing techniques including job boards, social media, community outreach, and networking to attract high-quality candidates

Conduct interviews, screening calls and participate in safer recruitment practices

Organise and attend local job fairs, open days and assessment centres

Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and local services, providing expert recruitment advice and market insight

Maintain accurate records via our Applicant Tracking System and contribute to data-driven recruitment planning

Promote CareTech’s employer brand and ensure all recruitment activity reflects our values and commitment to safeguarding

About you

Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruitment (in-house or agency)

Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in volume-driven or fast-paced environments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident working independently and in collaboration

Familiar with all elements of safer recruitment, especially within Children’s Services or regulated care settings

Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results

Confident using recruitment technology, ATS platforms, and reporting tools

Strong understanding of the UK right to work requirements and compliance processes

Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle

Desirable experience

Knowledge of KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and Children’s Homes Regulations

Experience recruiting within the health and social care sector, ideally children’s residential care

Exposure to workforce planning and supporting operational recruitment strategies

What we offer

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Wellness and employee assistance programmes

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership contributions

Generous referral scheme

Flexible working and autonomy

On-site parking and mileage expenses

Join us

If you are passionate about recruitment and want to play a vital role in shaping the future of children’s care services, we’d love to hear from you. Join Cambian and be part of a values-driven team where your work truly matters.