Recruitment Specialist

Location : Alcester

Since 1989, we’ve supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love. Because, life is better at home.

Helping Hands is the nation’s most widely rated home care provider and the only one to be endorsed as a Centre of Excellence by Skills for Care. We have over 150 branches across England and Wales as well as our Support Office in Alcester, Warwickshire. We’re now looking for a Recruitment Specialist to join our team in Alcester.

In this role you’ll be working closely with our Recruitment Manager to attract top tier talent to the business. You'll also provide essential support to hiring managers and colleagues throughout the recruitment process, fostering efficient workflows and cohesive collaboration.

Main Responsibilities

• Utilise various sourcing methods to identify, evaluate, and engage potential candidates, employing both traditional channels, latest available digital channels, and innovative direct sourcing techniques.
• Cultivate robust relationships with hiring managers and internal stakeholders, fostering effective communication and alignment in recruitment efforts.
• Conduct thorough candidate evaluations, including preliminary interviews and screenings, to assess suitability for roles.
• Offer guidance and support to applicants, assisting them with the application process and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of submitted documents.
• Support when required with pre-employment background checks for successful candidates, including DBS checks, reference verifications, and documentation for visa applications when necessary.
• Compile and generate reports as required, ensuring accessibility and relevance to stakeholders.

About You

To be successful in this role you’ll need to have previous experience in recruitment roles, demonstrating a solid understanding of recruitment processes and best practices. You’ll also need to be well organised and have the ability to work under pressure. Customer service skills are a must, and you’ll also need to be confident in presenting to a small audience. Previous experience of working in a recruitment role would be advantageous, as well as experience of using an ATS.

Benefits

Helping Hands is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce as we believe this develops a comfortable working environment for all our staff. All applications will be treated fairly in line with our Equality and Diversity Policy.