Location : Maidstone, Kent. Some travel to other offices/events required. Department: Operations Reports To: General Manager Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 DOE Employment Type : Full-Time About Us: Continuity of Care Services (CCS) is a leading provider of health and social care services, dedicated to improving the quality of life for our clients and patients, through our Your Team, Your Time, Your Life promise. We are committed to delivering compassionate care and innovative solutions to meet the diverse needs of the individuals and families we have the honour to care for. Alongside CCS is our sister company Continuity Training Academy (CTA), which delivers first class training and accreditations to our Care Staff, external companies and private individuals. Both CCS and CTA are ready for growth. To do this, we are now looking for an efficient and experienced recruitment professional to join our Head Office Team. Job Summary: Our growth as a leading provider of caregiving has reached a level which drives the need for a full time, employed recruiter to be responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, hire, and retain top talent within the health and social care sector. This role requires a proactive and strategic approach to sourcing candidates, building a talent pipeline, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health and social care recruitment, excellent interpersonal skills, and a keen eye for identifying qualified candidates. The candidate must be experienced in undertaking the Legal requirements for onboarding of individuals and will be the first point of contact for all aspects of recruitment. The ability to assist with the business development of CTA, including promotion of our courses and seeking candidates to undertake them forms a part of the role. There may be some travel required between our offices. JOB DESCRIPTION - Recruitment Coordinator Key Responsibilities : Recruitment Strategy and Planning: - Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to meet the staffing needs of various departments within the organisation. - Collaborate with department heads to understand their hiring requirements and create job descriptions that accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities. - Ensure that the recruitment budget is used effectively with the boards CCS/CTA use. Candidate Sourcing: - Utilise various sourcing methods such as job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals to attract qualified candidates. - Build and maintain a talent pipeline for current and future hiring needs. Screening and Interviewing: - Review resumes and applications to identify suitable candidates. Understand the range of care CCS provides and the unique requirements of our care packages. - Conduct phone screenings, online interviews, and in-person interviews to assess candidate qualifications and cultural fit. - Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers. Candidate Experience: - Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear and timely communication throughout the recruitment process. - Provide feedback to candidates at each stage of the process. Onboarding: - Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires. Ensuring they have the necessary resources and information to succeed in their roles. - Coordinate with department managers to ensure a smooth transition for new employees, including booking them onto the company induction and preparation for day one. Data Management and Reporting: - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all recruitment activities. - Generate and analyse recruitment reports to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and identify areas for improvement. Employer Branding: - Promote Continuity of Care Services as an employer of choice through various channels, including social media, career fairs, and networking events. Working independently or with colleagues. - Develop and maintain relationships with educational institutions, professional organisations, and other potential talent sources. Compliance: - Ensure all recruitment practices comply with relevant employment laws and regulations. - Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in health and social care recruitment. Administration Duties - Updating the live company recruitment matrix as and when required. - Report on the recruitment function at weekly office meetings or board meetings as requested. - Effective communication via phone, email ,messages PERSON SPECIFICATION - Recruitment Coordinator Qualifications - Bachelors degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). - Proven experience as a recruiter, preferably in the health and social care sector. - Strong understanding of recruitment processes, candidate sourcing techniques, and UK employment laws. - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with candidates and hiring managers. - Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and manage multiple recruitment requirements simultaneously. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of recruitment experience, with at least 1 year in health and social care recruitment. Demonstrated experience with full-cycle recruiting, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding. Skills and Abilities: Strong knowledge of recruitment practices, sourcing techniques, and employment laws. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and other stakeholders with and external to our organisation. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other relevant software. Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Recruitment Coordinator Advantages: Casual dress Company pension Employee discount Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aider Annual Saving Scheme Annual Charity Events Company phone Our recruitment process Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin.