Internal Recruitment Consultant

Kara Healthcare; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£26,500 per annum

Office-based role at Cosby, Leicester

Ongoing training and development

Career progression within a growing组织

Supportive and friendly team

Varied role with impact on residents

Opportunity to influence growth

Help find people making a difference

Job summary

Kara Healthcare is recruiting for a Recruitment role at our Cosby, Leicester office. You’ll manage multiple vacancies across care homes, screen candidates by phone, coordinate interviews and drive onboarding while keeping records up to date.

You’ll write adverts, build relationships with Home Managers, and ensure compliance throughout the process, delivering an outstanding candidate experience in a busy, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment agencies or fast-paced recruitment environments.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and candidates simultaneously.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence speaking with candidates, managers and stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, positive, solutions-focused approach.
• Knowledge of DBS, right-to-work checks and recruitment compliance.
• Experience using social media and job boards to attract candidates.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple vacancies across care homes and support services.
• Speaking with candidates and conducting telephone screenings.
• Coordinating interviews and maintaining regular communication with applicants.
• Writing engaging job adverts and posting vacancies across recruitment platforms.
• Building strong relationships with Home Managers and operational teams.
• Supporting pre-employment checks including references and DBS checks.
• Keeping recruitment systems and candidate records accurate and up to date.
• Proactively searching for candidates through job boards and social media.
• Delivering an excellent candidate experience from application to offer.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

People skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Team player

Recruitment knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Recruitment systems

Job description

Looking for a Recruitment Role Where You Can Make a Real Difference?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same?

Are you someone who enjoys speaking with people, building relationships, staying organised, and finding the right person for the right role?

If you've worked within a recruitment agency or a busy recruitment environment and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

At Kara Healthcare, recruitment isn't just about filling vacancies. It's about finding compassionate, talented people who will help us deliver outstanding care to our residents every single day.

As part of our growing Recruitment Team, you'll play a vital role in attracting and hiring exceptional people across our care homes.

Why Join Kara Healthcare?

At Kara Healthcare, we're passionate about providing high-quality dementia, nursing, residential, learning disability, and respite care. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do, and we know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

That’s where you come in.

You’ll join a supportive, ambitious, and collaborative team based at our Cosby office in Leicester, where your ideas are valued, your contribution is recognised, and your development is encouraged.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

You’ll be at the centre of our recruitment activity, supporting managers and candidates throughout the entire recruitment journey.

From speaking with applicants and arranging interviews to supporting onboarding and ensuring compliance, you’ll play a key role in helping our homes attract and retain great talent.

You'll Be Responsible For:

• Managing multiple vacancies across our care homes and support services.
• Speaking with candidates and conducting telephone screenings.
• Coordinating interviews and maintaining regular communication with applicants.
• Writing engaging job adverts and posting vacancies across recruitment platforms.
• Building strong relationships with Home Managers and operational teams.
• Supporting pre-employment checks including references, DBS checks, right-to-work documentation, and onboarding processes.
• Keeping recruitment systems and candidate records accurate and up to date.
• Proactively searching for candidates through job boards, social media, and other sourcing channels.
• Delivering an excellent candidate experience from application through to offer.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is confident, organised, personable, and enjoys working in a busy environment where priorities can change quickly.

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys speaking with people, has excellent attention to detail, and can juggle multiple tasks while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working within a recruitment agency or a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and candidates simultaneously.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence speaking with candidates, managers, and stakeholders at all levels.
• The ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, positive, and solutions-focused approach.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and recruitment systems.
• The ability to work independently whilst being a strong team player.
• Recruitment experience within healthcare, social care, hospitality, or other high-volume sectors.
• Knowledge of DBS, right-to-work checks, and recruitment compliance.
• Experience using social media and job boards to attract candidates.
• Familiarity with sponsorship or UKVI processes.

What's In It For You?

We believe that great people deserve great support.

In Return, We Offer:

• £26,500 per annum
• Office-based role at our Cosby, Leicester office
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing organisation
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• A varied role where no two days are the same
• The opportunity to genuinely influence the growth of our organisation
• The chance to help find the people who make a difference to our residents every day

At Kara Healthcare, we believe diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani, or visit the Kara Healthcare LinkedIn page to keep up to date with our latest opportunities, achievements, and news.