Internal Recruiter – Children’s Residential Services
Location: Gateshead / Wolverhampton or Stockport
Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Required
Who are we?
CareTech has been a trusted provider of high-quality, person-centred social care since. We support children, young people, and adults with a range of complex needs – always placing the individual at the heart of what we do.
As we embark on an exciting period of growth, we remain focused on our core mission: to empower every child and young person we care for to achieve their full potential and live a life filled with purpose, dignity, and joy.
About the role
We are looking for an experienced and driven Internal Recruiter to lead end-to-end recruitment and onboarding across our children’s residential services. This is a field-based position requiring regular site visits and a strong presence in the local community to support hiring across multiple services.
You’ll work closely with our Senior Resourcing Business Partner, dedicated Onboarding Team, and Resourcing Coordinator to ensure the recruitment journey is both seamless and impactful. This is a hands-on role where you will have the autonomy to manage your own pipeline, develop local attraction strategies, and make a real difference in the lives of children by ensuring we recruit and retain the very best talent.
Key responsibilities
Manage the full recruitment cycle, from attraction through to offer and onboarding
Use a range of sourcing techniques including job boards, social media, community outreach, and networking to attract high-quality candidates
Conduct interviews, screening calls and participate in safer recruitment practices
Organise and attend local job fairs, open days and assessment centres
Build strong partnerships with hiring managers and local services, providing expert recruitment advice and market insight
Maintain accurate records via our Applicant Tracking System and contribute to data-driven recruitment planning
Promote CareTech’s employer brand and ensure all recruitment activity reflects our values and commitment to safeguarding
About you
Minimum 2 years’ experience in recruitment (in-house or agency)
Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in volume-driven or fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – confident working independently and in collaboration
Familiar with all elements of safer recruitment, especially within Children’s Services or regulated care settings
Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results
Confident using recruitment technology, ATS platforms, and reporting tools
Strong understanding of the UK right to work requirements and compliance processes
Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle
Desirable experience
Knowledge of KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) and Children’s Homes Regulations
Experience recruiting within the health and social care sector, ideally children’s residential care
Exposure to workforce planning and supporting operational recruitment strategies
What we offer
Competitive salary
Company pension scheme
Wellness and employee assistance programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Gym membership contributions
Generous referral scheme
Flexible working and autonomy
On-site parking and mileage expenses
Join us
If you are passionate about recruitment and want to play a vital role in shaping the future of children’s care services, we’d love to hear from you. Join Cambian and be part of a values-driven team where your work truly matters.