Job Description
We’re looking for a Recruitment and Retention Manager with proven experience in social care recruitment for both UK and overseas staff, and a deep understanding of CQC and Home Office requirements.
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, engaging effectively with managers and teams, and committed to achieving ambitious recruitment and retention targets. You should have experience working with recruitment partners and job boards, setting and managing recruitment budgets, and retaining high-quality staff. Excellent communication skills, the ability to foster a positive work culture, and confidence in leading creative recruitment initiatives are key.
A strong work ethic, exceptional analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to translate data into actionable strategies are essential.
If you’re proactive, solution-focused, and driven by results, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a supportive, values-driven team where your leadership and creativity make a real impact
**Please note: We are not currently accepting applicants requiring sponsorship.
· Permanent Contract: Secure, long-term employment with consistent hours.
· Professional Development: Ongoing training, and access to over 100 eLearning courses to support your career growth.
· Established Business: Work with a well-regarded family-run business, not an agency.
· Wellbeing Support: Access to our qualified Mental Health First Aiders and various wellbeing initiatives, including yoga, self-gratification sessions, and menopause support.
· Employee Discounts: Enjoy a wide range of discounts through our Blue Light discount package.
· Pension and Benefits: Company pension scheme and staff appreciation incentives, including personal, thoughtful gifts for exceptional carers.
· Referral Bonuses: Earn extra money through our 'Refer a Friend' scheme
· Welcome Bonus: via our Care Friends 'Refer a Friend' program.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
* Recruitment Strategy: Lead recruitment efforts for social care roles, ensuring compliance with CQC and Home Office regulations.
* Experience and Qualifications: Using your considerable experience and qualifications in recruitment and retention, ensure processes meet with Employment Law and Home Office regulations.
* Retention Initiatives: Develop creative solutions to enhance staff retention and engagement, addressing issues to improve satisfaction and reduce turnover, setting ambitious targets.
* Relationship Building: Work closely and collaboratively with managers to understand hiring needs and support them to develop retention strategies.
* Data-Driven Decisions: Analyse recruitment and retention data, reporting insights and solutions to senior leadership.
* Compliance and Process: Set and maintain clear processes, track recruitment targets, and ensure all practices meet regulatory standards.
All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS
Altogether care is a family run care provider established in 1988 where we have been serving our local communities across the South and Southwest for over 35 Years!
We nurture our colleagues to grow and develop, with many of our management team promoted internally, this career choice gives you opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Other organisations might call this role: Recruitment Manager, Retention Manager, Manager.
Skills Needed
Compliance, People
About The Company
Altogether Care is a family-owned and operated business, rooted in the Dorset and South Somerset community for over 30 years.We see our clients as an extended family. So we work hard to understand the ‘real you’ and put your wellbeing, quality of life and independence at the centre of everything we do.Our aim is to help you live as independently as possible with the peace of mind that professional care and support is always there when you need it.
Company Culture
We recognise that the most important people after our clients, are our front line care providers who support them. With care providers employed across our care services throughout the South West, we know that they are the key to our success, and the core of our business.In addition to our care providers, our founders and the management team all work closely together, and all of whom have multiple years’ experience within the care sector.
Desired Criteria
* Experience of social care sector
* Good understanding of recruitment and retention challenges
* Strong leadership skills
* Demonstrate an understanding of Home office requirements
* Events experince
* Qualifications in recruitment / HR or substantial experience to demonstrate expertise
* Ability to analyse data and report on findings with positive smart actions
Required Criteria
* Experience in recruitment and retention
* Good level of understanding CQC regulations
* Experience in International recruitment and sponsorships
* Great communication skills and collaborative working practices
* Hold a full driving licence and access to vehicle for work purposes
Closing DateMonday 23rd December, 2024