Recruitment Assistant

Are you an experienced health and social care recruiter who enjoys thinking ahead, finding quality candidates and making a real difference? We are seeking a forward-thinking Recruitment Assistant to support the attraction, recruitment and onboarding of high-quality staff across our health and social care services. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who understands the challenges of care recruitment and is motivated by building strong, compliant and values-led teams.

This is a remote working role, however you must be able to travel to our Head Office in Raunds, Northamptonshire, as required for meetings, training or service needs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Proactively source and attract suitable candidates using job boards, social media and innovative recruitment methods
• Support the full recruitment lifecycle, including shortlisting, arranging and supporting interviews, and onboarding successful applicants
• Ensure all recruitment and personnel documentation meets legislative and regulatory requirements
• Manage DBS checks, references, right-to-work checks and personnel records
• Collaborate with management to review and improve recruitment processes and workforce planning
• Promote safeguarding, best practice and a positive employer brand

What We're Looking For

• Recent recruitment experience within health and social care
• Strong understanding of recruitment, screening and onboarding processes
• A proactive, forward-thinking approach to attracting quality candidates
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident IT user with strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team

WHAT WE OFFER

• Salary of £27,000 per annum
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Remote working, with required travel to Head Office in Raunds, Northamptonshire
• Health cash plan
• Company sick pay
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Supportive management team and opportunities to contribute ideas and improvements

If you're passionate about recruitment in health and social care and want to work in a role where your initiative, ideas and experience are genuinely valued, we'd love to hear from you.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON AN ONGOING BASIS AND EARLY APPLICATION IS RECOMMENDED. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS ADVERT IF A SUITABLE CANDIDATE IS FOUND.

In line with the Equality Act 2010, OURWAY CARE LTD is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and prospective employees. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of disability, gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, age, religion and/or belief.

ABOUT OURWAY CARE

At Ourway Care, clients are at the centre of everything we do. Each care package is bespoke, built around the individual client's lifestyle, preferences and home environment. Unlike traditional care models, Ourway Care supports clients to recruit their own dedicated Support Worker teams. This allows us to:

• Deliver truly person-centred care
• Provide consistency and continuity for clients
• Build stable, long-term care teams
• Achieve better outcomes for both clients and staff

Recruitment is therefore client-specific, not generic. Each Support Worker is recruited with a particular client and care package in mind ensuring the right match of skills, values and approach to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The Recruitment Assistant acts as a key link between the client, management team and candidate, helping to ensure the right people are recruited into the right care packages.

OUR VALUES AND CULTURE

• Valued
• Supported
• Appreciated

As part of the recruitment process, it is important to communicate:

• A respectful and supportive management culture
• Opportunities for long-term, goal-based career development
• Encouragement and support for professional qualifications
• Clear pathways for progression within the organisation

Retention begins at recruitment. Setting clear, honest and positive expectations is essential to building trust and long-term commitment.

KEY RECRUITMENT PRINCIPLES

• Recruit for quality over quantity
• Always prioritise the clients needs
• Be transparent and honest with candidates
• Promote safeguarding and professionalism
• Ensure compliance at every stage of the recruitment process

Recruitment at Ourway Care is about building LASTING, TRUSTED CARE TEAMS. Every successful placement directly contributes to the quality of care delivered and the wellbeing of our clients. The role of Recruitment Assistant is central to achieving this.