Recruitment Consultant - #2193983

Children's Recruitment Consultant

Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission & Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and passionate Children's Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Specialising in the Children's Social Care sector, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and placing high-quality professionals into roles across residential childcare, fostering, education, and supported accommodation services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a difference by connecting outstanding candidates with organisations that support children and young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across the Children's Social Care sector.
• Source and attract candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and headhunting activities.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.
• Conduct candidate interviews, assessments, and compliance checks.
• Build talent pipelines for Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Practitioners, and other specialist roles.
• Negotiate terms of business, fees, salaries, and offers.
• Ensure all recruitment activities comply with safeguarding, GDPR, and industry regulations.
• Meet and exceed monthly sales, activity, and placement targets.
• Attend networking events, exhibitions, and industry conferences to promote the business and generate new opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records within the CRM and recruitment systems.

About You

Essential Requirements

• Previous recruitment experience (12+ months preferred).
• Strong business development and relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient.
• Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).

Desirable

• Experience recruiting within Children's Social Care, Health & Social Care, Education, or Social Work sectors.
• Knowledge of Ofsted-regulated services.
• Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.

What We Offer

• Basic salary of up to £38,000 per annum.
• Uncapped commission structure.
• Hybrid working options.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Clear career progression opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual incentive trips and recognition awards.
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.