Recruiter

JR United Kingdom; Settle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the care sector is seeking a passionate Recruiter to join their team. You will manage recruitment campaigns, source talent, and promote the employer brand. This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment focused on making a positive impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

7 weeks’ holiday

Ongoing professional development

Flexible benefits

Access to wellbeing tools

Medical cover

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience as a Recruiter, preferably within social care or education sectors.
• Comfort with data and talent systems.
• Ability to relate to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns for schools.
• Directly sourcing and headhunting talent using LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Building and nurturing talent pipelines.

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing techniques

Relationship-building

Networking

Empathy

Tenacity

Tools

LinkedIn

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

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Salary: Up to £30,000

Our teams are fulfilled by making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, celebrating the little victories. We are looking for someone passionate about recruiting the best talent, as witherslack Group helps change the lives of children and young people.

For children with complex needs, our care and education must go above and beyond. That’s our drive at Witherslack Group. With high staff-to-child ratios and in-house clinical teams, we are proud of our reputation for excellence. We are seeking a Recruiter to help us recruit the teams making a difference every day in our schools and children’s homes.

Get out what you put in

This role offers the opportunity to develop your recruiting skills and contribute to the business’s growth. You will be responsible for:

1. Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns for our schools, from attraction and advertising to offer and onboarding.
2. Directly sourcing and headhunting talent using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter.
3. Building and nurturing talent pipelines aligned with our growth to recruit the right people at the right time.
4. Encouraging employee referrals to recruit like-minded individuals who want to make a difference.
5. Championing the candidate experience to reflect our commitment to our staff.
6. Engaging with our Alumni talent community, supporting re-entry into roles within our group.
7. Supporting recruiting managers to attract, select, and appoint suitable candidates while complying with procedures and legislation, including Safer Recruitment, vital for safeguarding children.
8. Promoting our employer brand and social media presence.

What we do for you

We believe you will do great things. For your dedication, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package in the care sector. You will also:

• Salary: Competitive
• Training: Ongoing professional development
• Holiday: 7 weeks’ holiday for your hard work
• Flexible benefits: Adjust holiday, pension, and life insurance options; see our benefits here
• Wellbeing: Access to wellbeing tools and employee assistance
• Medical cover: Reimbursements for opticians, dentists, and discounts at high street stores

Bring your whole-self to work

At Witherslack Group, we celebrate diversity, which enhances our ability to serve our young people. Our workforce reflects diverse backgrounds and needs, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive. We offer exciting career opportunities in a fast-growing organization. Here's what we need from you:

• Passion for the education and care of children and young people with SEN
• At least 1 year’s experience as a Recruiter, preferably within social care or education sectors
• Experience with attraction and sourcing techniques; full training provided
• Comfort with data and talent systems like LinkedIn and applicant tracking systems
• A caring, empathetic person who aligns with our mission to provide aspirational futures
• Strong relationship-building and networking skills
• Tenacity and drive to seek new opportunities and meet targets
• Ability to relate to diverse audiences

Join the UK’s best special education and care provider

Our young people deserve the best future, and we share that commitment with our teams. You deserve a purposeful career in an environment where you can be yourself. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check (cost covered by us). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all communities.

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