HR and Recruitment Assistant

Bluebird Care; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

28 days annual leave

Training and development opportunities

NHS top up scheme

Job summary

Bluebird Care is seeking an organised HR & Recruitment Assistant to support our busy HR and recruitment functions from our Basildon office. The role covers recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, compliance, engagement and wellbeing.

You will help attract and welcome excellent team members while ensuring every candidate and employee receives a professional, positive and supportive experience. This is an office-based role with 28 days leave and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in Adult Social Care, preferably domiciliary care.
• Experience in HR or recruitment is advantageous.
• Confidentiality and data protection knowledge.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.
• Experience using HR systems and applicant tracking systems.
• Able to support recruitment, onboarding and HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment processes and interviews.
• Coordinate onboarding and maintain HR records.
• Handle pre-employment checks and right to work verifications.
• Maintain recruitment trackers and applicant databases.
• Support staff wellbeing and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and data protection.
• Provide general administrative support to HR and Recruitment teams.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Confidentiality & data protection

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

HR systems

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Job description

£28,000 per annum
Monday to Friday 8.30am-5pm

Office based in Basildon

Bluebird Care is looking for an organised, approachable and proactive HR & Recruitment Assistant to support our busy HR and recruitment functions.

This is a varied role covering recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, compliance, engagement and wellbeing. You will help us attract and welcome excellent team members while ensuring every candidate and employee receives a professional, positive and supportive experience.

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in Adult Social Care, ideally within domiciliary care. Previous HR or recruitment experience would be an advantage.

Working in a modern office environment.

Free onsite parking.

28 days annual leave per year

Training and development opportunities

NHS top up scheme

What you'll be doing:-

Recruitment

Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process

Screening applications received through recruitment platforms and internal referrals

Arranging interviews and assessment activities

Completing pre-employment checks, including references, right to work checks and DBS applications

Maintaining accurate recruitment trackers, records and applicant databases

Keeping candidates informed throughout the recruitment process

Supporting recruitment events, job fairs and community engagement activities

Working with the Training Team to arrange inductions and mandatory training for new starters

Onboarding and HR administration

Coordinating a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience

Ensuring required employment documentation is completed and returned

Preparing employment documents, letters and other HR correspondence

Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems

Responding to routine HR and recruitment enquiries

Helping employees understand relevant documentation, policies and procedures

Providing general administrative support to the HR and Recruitment teams

Compliance

Monitoring and auditing HR systems to ensure records remain accurate and compliant

Reviewing mandatory training compliance and following up on outstanding requirements

Supporting audits of HR documentation and processes

Monitoring probationary periods, right to work documentation and other compliance requirements

Helping ensure our practices meet company, legal and regulatory standards

Employee engagement and resources

Promoting employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and support programmes

Assisting with staff surveys, engagement activities and recognition programmes

Supporting reward and recognition initiatives

Managing uniform stock, orders and allocation records

What we're looking for

At least two years' experience working within Adult Social Care, preferably domiciliary care

An understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements

Knowledge of office administration and effective record keeping

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to build positive relationships with candidates, employees and colleagues

A professional and confident communication style

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks through to completion

Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams

Confidence using online systems and databases

A reliable, trustworthy and professional approach

The ability to work independently and collaboratively

A proactive, positive and flexible attitude

Previous experience in an HR or recruitment role

Experience recruiting within Health and Social Care

Experience using HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems

Knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and safer recruitment

Experience supporting a diverse workforce across multiple locations

Experience maintaining HR, recruitment or compliance records

Experience producing HR reports or analysing workforce data

Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

The qualities you'll bring

You will be:

Kind and caring - treating people with compassion, empathy and respect

Professional and respectful - maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

Organised and detail-focused - working accurately, particularly with employee and compliance records

A supportive team player - building strong relationships and contributing positively to the team

Innovative and solution-focused - using initiative to solve problems and improve ways of working

Engaged and positive - passionate about creating an excellent candidate and employee experience

Bluebird Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.

This role may be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, right to work verification and a DBS check.