Job Description
* Location: Worthing - working across all three care homes.
* Contracted Hours: 35 hours per week
* Salary: £35,000 - £37,500
Are you an experienced recruiter with a passion for making a difference? Guild Care is seeking a dynamic and proactive Recruitment Specialist to play a pivotal role in ensuring our Care Homes are staffed with compassionate, skilled, and dedicated professionals.
In this key position, you’ll be responsible for managing the full recruitment cycle across our three Care Homes, helping us meet the growing demand for high-quality care services. From writing compelling job adverts to shortlisting candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring smooth onboarding—you’ll be the driving force behind bringing top talent into our organisation.
About The Role
* Collaborate with Registered Managers and the Operations Support Manager to assess recruitment needs and deliver on hiring targets
* Develop and execute recruitment campaigns across online platforms, job boards, social media, and in-person events
* Plan and attend job fairs and external events, evaluating success and adapting strategies as needed
* Prepare engaging advert copy and recruitment materials tailored to attract the right candidates
* Manage the applicant tracking system, keeping it updated and producing clear weekly reports on recruitment activity
* Conduct first-stage interviews and coordinate second-stage interviews or assessment centres
* Act as a Level 1 user on the Sponsor Management System (SMS)—responsible for managing all aspects of the sponsorship process for eligible candidates, ensuring full compliance with UKVI regulations
* Prepare and maintain sponsorship documentation, ensure correct visa checks, and liaise with relevant authorities as needed
* Ensure full compliance with employment legislation, right-to-work checks, DBS clearance, and CQC regulations
* Monitor recruitment trends and competitor activity to keep our approach innovative and competitive
* Build strong networks with local colleges, job centres, and community organisations to create a steady talent pipeline
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About The Company
Our story
Guild Care was founded in Worthing in 1933 by visionary volunteers dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the local community. Originally known as Worthing Council of Social Service, the organisation focused on alleviating poverty, isolation, and health challenges during difficult times. Over the following decades, Guild Care consistently expanded its services, proactively responding to the community's evolving needs.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Guild Care established innovative day centres and residential care homes, significantly enhancing life quality for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Adapting continually, the charity later introduced specialised dementia care facilities and tailored services for those with learning disabilities.
Today, Guild Care supports over 3,000 people annually across West Sussex through a range of community-focused services. Remaining true to its founding values, the organisation is one of Worthing's largest employers, powered by almost 700 dedicated staff members and the essential contributions of more than 300 volunteers, all united in making a meaningful difference.
Company Culture
Our vision
Our vision is for all people in need of care to live fulfilling, safe and secure lives .
Our mission
We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered .
Our BELIEF values
Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me
Our equality statement
At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background.
Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.
Desired Criteria
* Experience with values-based recruitment approaches
* Familiarity with CQC compliance standards
* CIPD Level 5 or working towards it
Required Criteria
* Proven track record in recruiting within the social care or healthcare sectors
* Knowledge of employment law, recruitment compliance, and safer recruitment practices
* Experience with or willingness to be trained as a Level 1 SMS user to manage sponsorship licence obligations
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and stakeholders simultaneously
* Excellent communication skills—written and verbal—with an eye for creating engaging recruitment content
* Confident using recruitment and applicant tracking systems and producing data-driven reports
Closing DateSunday 27th April, 2025