Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Reporting to: Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: SweetTree Fields Farm – Mill Hill (137 Marsh Ln, London NW7 4EY)
Schedule: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. 37.5 hours weekly.
Salary: £26,000- 27,000 per annum
Our Commitment to Exceptional Care:
At SweetTree, we do not just provide care – we create meaningful connections and enhance the lives of individuals with General Home Care needs, Dementia, Learning Disabilities, and Brain injuries & Neurological conditions. We believe that every interaction is an opportunity to make a positive impact, and we’re looking for talented individuals who share our vision for the Talent Acquisition Coordinator role. SweetTree Home Care Services is a leading provider with an Outstanding rating from the CQC. For two decades, we have been dedicated to offering exceptional support and community and home based services for individuals requiring support.
Purpose of the Role:
At SweetTree Home Care, we are looking for an innovative and vibrant individual to join the HR team as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and play an essential role in supporting the team to deliver remarkable results. This role will support the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for Support Workers in our General Home Care and Dementia Services, whilst ensuring the ongoing compliance of the current staff pool. This role will also assist in ensuring a high level of compliance to SweetTree’s Quality Assurance markers and to play a supporting role in ensuring relevant company KPI’s are met.
As the Talent Acquisition Coordinator you will be responsible recruiting for a wide range of positions and guide the new recruits through the onboarding process. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual who ideally, would like to develop their career in Recruitment & HR.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Work closely with the Human Resources department to maintain the candidate database and handle any relevant paperwork
- Ensure that the recruitment ATS is kept up to date with candidates and vacancies
- Undertake initial applicant screening ensuring that the minimum hiring requirements are met according to each role
- Undertake telephone conversations with perspective candidates to verify their previous experience, skills, career aspirations and reasons for wanting to join SweetTree
- Schedule interviews and balancing calendars for both interviewers and candidates, coordinating any reschedules
- Work towards the key performance indicator (KPI) set to measure performance overtime
- Searching and resourcing candidates on job sites, Indeed, LinkedIn and social media platforms
- Perform other recruitment duties such as updating the calendars, answering phone calls, and responding to emails
- Preparing and posting job advertisements both online and on social media
- Prepare and collate HR documents to create staff files
- Assisting successful candidates with the onboarding process, including preparing compliance documents, guiding them through the process effectively, and answering any questions
- Prepare and submit outgoing reference requests as well as managing any discrepancies
- Process background checks to verify applicant information including submitting and contacting references; undertaking Right to Work checks, verifying people’s identity and submit DBS requests
- Ensure current staff pool is compliant with valid Right to Work and DBS checks
- Evaluate and improve recruitment performance through effective use and analysis of metrics
- Provide information and assistance to management and staff on recruitment issues
- Attend staff meetings to provide information, when necessary
Eligibility Criteria:
✅Have at least one year’s previous experience working in a recruitment role and understand relevant recruitment legislation, policies and procedures. Previous recruitment experience in the care industry is desired.
✅Have the ability to work on own initiative
✅Familiarity with standard hiring practices, such as scheduling interviews and onboarding processes
✅Strong organizational and time management skills
✅Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
✅Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
✅Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
What’s in It for You?
✨ 25 days paid annual leave + 8 bank holidays
✨ A ‘Me Day’ – an extra day off + £20 to treat yourself
✨ Ongoing support and development, with accredited training and apprenticeship providers
✨ Health & Wellbeing Programme
✨ Discounted shopping & services platforms
✨ Free eye care vouchers
✨ Free DBS check
✨ Company Pension Scheme
✨ Longevity Service Awards
✨ Fun social events (Christmas & Summer parties!)
Dress Code: Professional attire meeting health and safety requirements.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact through recruitment and onboarding, as well as possess the essential experience, skills, and attitudes outlined above, we encourage you to apply for the position of Talent Acquisition Coordinator at SweetTree. Join us in our mission to help clients and communities thrive in harmony.
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. SweetTree is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
