Recruitment Manager

Role Overview

Verity Healthcare Limited is looking for a highly organised and motivated Recruitment Manager to lead and manage the full recruitment function within the organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the complete recruitment lifecycle, ensuring that all vacancies are filled efficiently with high-quality candidates who meet the organisation’s standards and values.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously within a fast-paced environment. Experience within the domiciliary care sector is highly desirable. Candidates with strong recruitment experience from healthcare, social care, or similar sectors are encouraged to apply.

The Recruitment Manager will play a key role in supporting business growth, workforce planning, staff retention initiatives, and maintaining compliance with relevant employment and care sector regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for all company vacancies.

Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract qualified and suitable candidates.

Prepare and post job advertisements across multiple recruitment platforms, social media channels, and job boards.

Source candidates through various channels including online databases, recruitment agencies, referrals, and networking.

Screen applications and shortlist candidates in line with role requirements.

Conduct telephone screenings, interviews, and competency-based assessments.

Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers and department heads.

Provide timely feedback and communication to candidates throughout the recruitment process.

Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline for current and future staffing needs.

Domiciliary Care Recruitment

Recruit care workers, senior carers, coordinators, office staff, and management personnel as required.

Ensure candidates understand the responsibilities and expectations of working within domiciliary care.

Support recruitment campaigns aimed at attracting compassionate and reliable care staff.

Maintain awareness of challenges and trends within the domiciliary care recruitment market.

Compliance & Onboarding

Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.

Conduct and oversee:

Right-to-work check

DBS chec

Reference check

Employment history verification

Qualification verification

Ensure recruitment files and employee records are accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

Coordinate onboarding and induction processes for all new starters.

Work closely with compliance teams to ensure all staff meet regulatory standards before commencing employment.

Workforce Planning & Management

Work with senior management to identify staffing requirements and workforce gaps.

Support business growth by developing recruitment plans aligned with operational needs.

Monitor recruitment KPIs including:

Time-to-hir

Staff retention

Vacancy levels

Recruitment costs

Produce regular recruitment reports and updates for management.

Recommend improvements to recruitment processes and systems.

Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Manage and support recruitment team members where applicable.

Build strong working relationships with managers across all departments.

Liaise with external recruitment agencies, training providers, and job centres.

Represent the organisation at recruitment fairs, community events, and networking opportunities.

Promote the organisation as an employer of choice within the care sector.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience in recruitment management, talent acquisition, or HR recruitment.

Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle independently.

Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment legislation.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Ability to manage multiple vacancies and prioritise workloads effectively.

Strong administrative and record-keeping abilities.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and recruitment software/systems.

Ability to work under pressure and meet recruitment targets and deadlines.

Desirable Requirements

Previous experience within domiciliary care, healthcare, or social care recruitment.

Understanding of CQC standards and care sector compliance requirements.

Knowledge of sponsorship processes and right-to-work regulations.

Experience recruiting international candidates.

CIPD qualification or relevant HR/recruitment certification.

Personal Attributes

Professional, approachable, and confident.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Positive and proactive attitude.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Passionate about building strong teams and supporting quality care services.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Training and professional development

Company pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions.
If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.