Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator
Location: Hybrid Pattern- 3 Days home/2 days office based in Stockport
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £26,312.00 + Bonus Opportunity
Are you a detail-driven people-person who thrives in a fast-paced environment?
Are you passionate about providing an exceptional candidate journey?
Do you want to play a crucial part in our team and make a difference in young people’s lives every single day?
If so, we’d love you to join us as our next Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator.
About Us
At CareTech, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and services to children and young people to achieve their full potential. With a range of trusted brands under our umbrella, we deliver high-quality care and support services. The heart of our success is our people, we firmly believe that our employees play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.
The Role
As a Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator, you’ll be at the forefront of our candidate journey whilst onboarding new team members. Working across multiple brands in the business, you’ll ensure a smooth, compliant, and welcoming experience for every new starter.
Your days will be varied and rewarding, from managing pre-employment checks and drafting offer letters and contracts, to ensuring our safeguarding and regulatory standards are met to the highest level around referencing and DBS/PVG checks.
What You’ll Be Doing – Your Responsibilities
* To be the first point of contact for all Recruitment/Onboarding administration queries both internally and externally
* Build positive and engaging relationships with all key stakeholders, with good lines of proactive communication
* Work closely alongside the designated recruiter for the region to coordinate and support the end to end onboarding process for new starters across our services
* Managing pre-employment checks, right-to-work documentation, DBS/PVG applications, and reference processes
* Ensure that each pipeline is managed safely and effectively and as quickly as possible, to ensure new starters begin as soon as possible
* Sign off Personnel Files, ensuring all regulatory and employment checks have been completed and compliant
* Execute fully compliant pre-employment checks and maintain meticulous records to ensure full compliance within sector regulations
* Supporting hiring managers and candidates with a positive and professional experience
* Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure our workforce is always recruitment-ready
* Championing quality, safeguarding, and our commitment to the young people we support
* Monitor and report on pipeline movement and advise on activity and process improvements to minimise candidate fallout each month.
* Ensure any reporting and metrics are collated as required for Board and HR Reporting as required
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience in recruitment administration, HR, or onboarding — ideally within the care, education, or regulated sectors
* A meticulous eye for detail and a strong commitment to compliance and safeguarding
* Understanding of working within regulated environments and familiarity with CQC/Ofsted standards (or similar)
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy, fast-paced environment
* A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others
* Drivers licence with access to a vehicle
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference in young people’s lives
* Work with a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution truly matters
* Opportunities to grow and develop your career within a thriving, multi-brand care business
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
* Access to blue light card
* Employer pension scheme
* Free On-site parking
* Competitive salary and benefits
* The opportunity to contribute to a company that positively impacts children's lives
Safeguarding Statement
CareTech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS/PVG check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.