Recruiter

REED Specialist Recruitment; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency based in Belfast is seeking a Care Home Recruiter to manage the recruitment lifecycle for care staff. This role involves sourcing candidates, ensuring compliance with care regulations, and engaging with care home managers. Applicants should have experience in recruitment, especially within the health or social care sector, and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position offers flexible working hours.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Making a meaningful impact

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of care home staffing requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Empathy and a genuine interest in improving the lives of care home residents.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and interview candidates for various roles.
• Write and post engaging job adverts across multiple platforms.
• Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with regulations.
• Coordinate induction and training schedules for new hires.
• Work closely with care home managers for recruitment needs.
• Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Understanding of care home staffing

Familiarity with ATS

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Care Home Recruiter

Location: Belfast
Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience
Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent / Monday to Friday / Flexible working hours

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and compassionate Recruiter to join our care home team. This role is pivotal in ensuring we attract and retain high-quality care staff who are committed to delivering exceptional support to our residents. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to onboarding, while promoting our values and maintaining compliance with care sector regulations.

Responsibilities

• Talent Acquisition: Source, screen, and interview candidates for various roles including carers, nurses, kitchen staff, and administrative personnel.
• Job Advertising: Write and post engaging job adverts across multiple platforms to attract suitable candidates.
• Candidate Management: Maintain a pipeline of qualified candidates and manage communications throughout the recruitment process.
• Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities comply with RQIA standards and safeguarding policies, including Access NI checks and right-to-work documentation.
• Onboarding: Coordinate induction and training schedules for new hires in collaboration with HR and care management.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with care home managers to understand staffing needs and provide recruitment updates.
• Reporting: Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on hiring activity and outcomes.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in recruitment, ideally within the health or social care sector.
• Strong understanding of care home staffing requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
• Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment platforms.
• Empathy and a genuine interest in improving the lives of care home residents.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and purpose-driven team.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and staff.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Additional

Skills:

• recruitment administrator
• administration
• internal recruitment
• recruitment
• recruiter