CareTech Community Services established in 1993 has 250 services with continuous growth with new developments/services. CareTech Community Services is a national provider of support for people with complex and challenging behaviours associated with autism, learning disabilities, mental health illness and neurological conditions. We support people to live as independently as possible within their own homes and also in residential care. We are committed to providing the highest levels of care to our residents. To enable us to do this we need caring and dedicated professionals to deliver first class care. All applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and all employees are checked against the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). CareTech are proud to announce they are a Disability Confident Leader. 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 1993. 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.