Choice Care is a busy CQC registered domiciliary care company based in Blackburn but covering areas along the M65 corridor from Preston to Burnley and down to Bolton.
We are now looking for a part time Recruiter to join our Blackburn based team to work 4 hours a day Monday to Friday to take the lead in processing candidates who have applied for a job with us. A qualification in CIPD would be an advantage, however, you must have experience in the care sector (health or social care) with an understanding of a carers role. Experience as a carer would be an advantage as well as experience in interviewing and processing people for work eg obtaining DBS’s, references, arranging training. Being able to deliver training would also be an advantage.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experienced administrator, with previous experience working within a recruitment function or HR setting would be desirable.
• Ideally you will have knowledge of using job boards, social media and applicant tracking systems.
• Must have a high attention to detail and excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Must be proficient with using MS Office (Outlook, Word and Power Point).
• Able to work on own initiative and within a team, with a pro-active outlook and ‘can do’ attitude, and able to prioritise own workload.
• Experience in the care sector

SKILLS NEEDED

Employment Law, Interviewing, Communication, Verbal and Written Skills, Building Relationships, Recruitment and Selection, Equal Opportunities, Legislation Compliance

Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for recruitment related queries; answering phone calls, responding to emails and advising of recruitment and onboarding updates.
• To provide highly effective and organised administration support to the Registered Manager.
• Keeping all new starter files, trackers and systems up to date.
• Reviewing applications for advertised vacancies, completing initial screening of applications and providing initial contact to applicants.
• Preparing interview paperwork, and ensuring correct documentation is collated.
• Onboarding administration; including references requests, DBS applications and issuing and filing new starter paperwork once completed.
• Attending Job Fairs or ad hoc events to promote the company