Job Type: Full Time – Permanent Location: Cardiff / Hybrid Area: South Wales Sector: Social Work Recruitment Salary: Band A: £24,000–£26,000 (Recruitment Partner) / Band B: £28,000–£31,000 (Senior Recruitment Partner) Start Date: 1st September 2025 Advertiser: Hoop Recruitment Recruitment Partner / Senior Recruitment Partner – Social Work Cardiff / Hybrid £24,000–£31,000 DOE Benefits Commission Ready to elevate your career? Working for a company that doesn’t share your values or nurture your development? If this is you, keep reading… Is this you? Are you ambitious and hungry for a role where your work makes a real-world impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Are you emotionally intelligent, resilient, and energised by helping others succeed? Do you want autonomy and ownership over your desk, while being backed by a high-performing team? If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you. What will the successful Recruitment Partner / Senior Recruitment Partner be expected to deliver? Build and manage a 360 desk within the Social Work sector Partner with local authorities and private organisations to supply qualified social workers Develop a strong candidate pipeline through proactive sourcing, advertising, referrals, and outreach Conduct interviews and match professionals to client vacancies Secure and coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding Maintain strong client relationships and generate repeat business Drive activity and exceed performance targets Manage and maintain accurate data using our CRM (Vincere) Demonstrate deep knowledge of the social care market and candidate motivations Build your personal brand on LinkedIn and contribute to Hoop’s presence in the sector We don’t make calls just to hit a target. We connect professionals with services that change lives. We work with purpose — and your work will have real impact. As a “Hoopie”, you’re part of something different. We put people first. Always. We were the first recruitment agency in Wales to become an Employee-Owned Trust, and our benefits reflect that: Hybrid working Competitive commission scheme Pawternity leave Birthday leave ️ Annual trip incentive* Regular team socials And most importantly: ✅ TRUST ✅ HONESTY ✅ A CLEAR PROGRESSION PLAN Sounds great, yes? But how many adverts sell you the dream and the reality disappoints? Let us give you a real example: Our Healthcare Business Manager joined us as a trainee recruiter just 6 months after Hoop launched. Through her drive and work ethic — even on the tough days — she’s progressed to a senior leadership role. She’s trusted to lead, innovate, and grow, and she’s built her career with us every step of the way. That’s not an exception — it’s the culture here. We champion our team to succeed, and we learn from each other every day. This is a two-way street — always