Clarendon Care Services Ltd are looking for a proactive, organised, and confident Recruitment Officer to oversee and coordinate recruitment across all homes within our group, working between St John's Court in Bromsgrove and our Head Office in Stourbridge.
This is a key role within the organisation, responsible for managing the full recruitment process, ensuring vacancies are filled efficiently and that all recruitment activity meets the required standards of compliance, safeguarding, and HR practice.
We are looking for someone who can work autonomously, make sound recruitment decisions, and build strong working relationships with Home Managers to ensure each home has the right staff, with the right skills, to meet its operational needs.
YOUR ROLE
Pay: £14.50 per hour.
Contract Hours: 30 per week.
Location: St John’s Court, St Johns Street Bromsgrove and Walton Pool, Stourbridge, DY9 9RP
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Coordinate and manage recruitment across all homes within the group, prioritising vacancies according to staffing requirements and business needs.
- Take ownership of vacancy advertising, managing job boards, online advertising platforms, and other recruitment channels to attract suitable candidates.
- Respond proactively and promptly to applicants, maintaining regular communication throughout the recruitment process.
- Review applications, screen potential applicants and assess their suitability, experience, qualifications, and skill set against the requirements of each role.
- Arrange and conduct interviews, assess candidates' suitability, and make autonomous, informed decisions regarding recruitment and candidate selection.
- Manage all recruitment documentation accurately and efficiently, ensuring records are complete, up to date and appropriately maintained.
- Complete and verify right-to-work checks in accordance with current legislation, ensuring all required evidence is obtained and recorded correctly.
- Coordinate references, DBS checks, employment history, and other relevant checks in line with company policies and care-sector requirements.
- Arrange inductions for new starters, liaising with Home Managers and relevant teams to ensure a smooth and organised onboarding process.
- Maintain an awareness of each home's staffing budgets, current vacancies, and recruitment priorities.
- Communicate regularly with each home to understand recruitment requirements, discuss staffing needs, and agree appropriate recruitment priorities.
- Work in accordance with HR policies, procedures, and employment practices, maintaining confidentiality and accurate records throughout.
- Use relevant systems and platforms, including Care Control, Correct Care and other recruitment or care-management platforms, as required.
WHAT YOU’LL BIRNG
- Previous recruitment experience is essential.
- A sound understanding of right-to-work checks and associated compliance requirements is essential.
- Good knowledge of HR practices and recruitment procedures.
- The confidence and ability to make autonomous decisions regarding candidate suitability, skills, and recruitment priorities.
- Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills.
- A proactive approach to applicant engagement, ensuring enquiries and applications are dealt with promptly.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple vacancies across several locations.
- Confidence using computer systems, recruitment platforms, and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with Home Managers and Head Office.
- A professional, confidential, and fair approach to recruitment.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE
Experience working within a care home or health and social care setting would be advantageous but is not essential. We welcome candidates from other sectors who have strong recruitment experience and can demonstrate the ability to adapt to a regulated care environment.
THE RIGHT PERSON FOR THIS ROLE
We are looking for someone who takes ownership, uses their initiative, and understands that effective recruitment is about more than filling vacancies. You will help ensure our homes have suitably skilled staff, while balancing staffing needs, budgets, compliance, and the delivery of quality care.
If you are an experienced recruiter who enjoys working independently, managing competing priorities and making a tangible difference across a care group, we would love to hear from you.
WHY JOIN US?
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Paid mandatory training.
- 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, pro rata where applicable.*
- On-site parking.
- Career progression and funded training opportunities.*
- Refer a friend scheme.*
*Terms apply.
READY TO JOIN US?
If you want to put your recruitment skills to good use in a rewarding role where you can build relationships, bring great people into our teams and make a genuine difference to residents’ lives, we’d love to hear from you!
An enhanced DBS check will be required, with the cost met by Clarendon Care Services Ltd, subject to terms and conditions. If invited to interview, you’ll be asked to complete our application form and provide proof of your eligibility to work in the UK.
Recruitment Support employer: Clarendon Care Group
Clarendon Care Group is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing environment where passionate chefs can thrive while making a meaningful impact on the lives of elderly residents. Located in the picturesque village of Clent, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through paid training and clear career progression pathways, alongside benefits like a contributory pension scheme. Join us at The Foresters Nursing Home to create heartfelt meals and be part of a dedicated community focused on care and compassion.
