Recruitment Assistant
Full-Time, Permanent
Chesterfield, East Midlands
Salary: £24,258 per annum
Are you organised, detail-oriented, and ready to support an essential recruitment function? We’re looking for a Recruitment Assistant to join our dedicated team at HomeCareDirect.
Benefits of Being Our Recruitment Assistant:
• Competitive salary of £24,258 per annum
• 20 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 25 days after one year
• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme
• Sick pay after probation and a day off on your birthday
• Hybrid working option (1 day remote) after probation
• Blue Light Card for high street discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 confidential support
• Access to our wellbeing app, with resources for nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and more
• Regular staff engagement activities like competitions, team-building events, and awards
• On-site wellbeing room
About the Role:
As a Recruitment Assistant, you’ll report to our Enquiries Manager and Recruitment Lead, ensuring the recruitment processes follow company policies and are executed accurately and on time. You will be the first point of contact for recruitment enquiries, communicating daily with candidates and clients to discuss roles, answer queries, conduct screenings, arrange interviews, and schedule client meetings. This role will involve coordinating all aspects of the recruitment function, so excellent communication skills and the ability to meet deadlines are essential.
Requirements
What We’re Looking for in a Recruitment Assistant:
1. Friendly and empathetic, with strong listening skills to understand the needs of both candidates and clients
2. Exceptional written and verbal English skills
3. Previous experience in a fast-paced office environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure
4. Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR
5. Comfortable engaging with candidates and clients, with a professional telephone manner
6. Strong IT skills and familiarity with office systems
7. Desirable: Experience within Health & Social Care or a similar sector
The Recruitment Assistant role is based at our head office in Chesterfield, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
About HomeCareDirect:
HomeCareDirect is a national service provider and a leader in personalised home care. We are committed to delivering safe, compassionate and person-centred care, while supporting our staff with top-quality training, supervision and development opportunities.
Our organisation is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.
Important Dates:
Shortlisting on 28th November 2024
Interviews during the week of 2nd December 2024
For more information, please contact our Recruitment Team at 01246 520038.
If you’re passionate about making a difference and ready to join a supportive team, apply to become our Recruitment Assistant today!
Please note: This role requires a satisfactory DBS check, and we are unable to provide work sponsorship at this time.