Recruitment Administrator
Position Title: Recruitment Administrator
Reports to: Recruitment Manager
Location: Arklow Office
Contract: 4 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: 40 Hours over 5 days
Salary: €29,000
Annual Leave: 22 Days per Annum
About Us:
Odyssey Social Care is the leading private provider of Children’s Residential services nationwide in Ireland. We have a commitment to innovation, excellence and positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable children and young people. We strive to create supportive, safe and nurturing environments for the children and young people, our staff and management teams and ensure quality and compliance across all operations.
We are passionate about our focus on 3X10X strategy, in particular our authentic commitment to deliver our 10X Positive Impact.
Role Summary:
The Recruitment Administrator will play a key role in supporting the recruitment process for our children’s residential services. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing administrative support to the recruitment team, ensuring the smooth running of the recruitment process, and helping to attract and appoint high-quality candidates to join our team.
About the role
Overview
As an important part of the Recruitment and Office Team your duties will be to:
Support the onboarding process for new staff, including completing paperwork, arranging induction training, and ensuring that all necessary systems are up to date
Accurately maintain recruitment databases and spreadsheets, including tracking applicant progress and updating records.
Coordinate interviews, including scheduling and issuing relevant correspondence
Provide recruitment metrics and reports to the recruitment team and senior management, including data on application numbers, interview ratios, and time-to-hire
Process, record and update all Garda vetting Applications
Request and obtain employee references
Ensure all staff files are correct and up to date on an ongoing basis
Scan and upload all incoming documents as required
Prepare letters, contracts and documents as required
Ensure all documents are processed, recorded and filed away in a timely matter
Take responsibility for the creating and tracking of relief staff availability
Manage all incoming and outgoing post
Assist in the preparation of census / inspection forms
Deal with all emails and phone queries in a professional and timely manner
Process stationery orders for the office as required
Efficiently co-ordinate the smooth running of the office
Attend team meetings and produce subsequent minutes / actions
Where applicable, meet & greet including organising appropriate hospitality
Work Collaboratively to meet the business needs of both international departments at Odyssey Social Care and that of organisations within the Broadlake family business.
Required Education, Skills and Qualifications
Previous experience in a recruitment administration role, preferably in a social care or residential setting
Experience of working within a busy office environment
Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a face-paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in successfully managing relationships with managers and all employees
Understanding of recruitment principles, including equal opportunities, safeguarding, and data protection.
Experience in international recruitment desireable but not required.
Required Competencies
Positive can-do attitude
Team player
Excellent communicator
Detail orientated
Master of time management
Benefits
Employee Assistance Programme EAP
Life assurance
Educational Assistance
Company Pension Scheme& Contribution Match
Team Days
Company Events
Odyssey Social Care
Odyssey Social Care provides residential care for children and young people aged 7 to 18 who cannot live with their families. They focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, using trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and personal growth. Their care model is based on principles like non-violence, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.
Mission: Provide a supportive, safe environment for 7 to 18-year-olds unable to stay with their families. Values: Emphasize non-violence, emotional intelligence, social learning, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, and growth. Care Approach: Trauma-informed and multi-dimensional, including the Sanctuary Model, Positive Behaviour Support, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, and the Saoirse Project.
Working for Odyssey Social Care involves being part of a team dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and young people. Employees engage in trauma-informed care, emphasizing safety, emotional well-being, and personal development. The organization values continuous learning, collaboration, and a commitment to their care models, which include therapeutic practices like the Sanctuary Model and Positive Behaviour Support. Staff members are encouraged to contribute to a positive, non-violent environment that fosters growth and social responsibility.
Our benefits
The benefits of working at Odyssey Social Care include opportunities for professional development, a supportive work environment, and involvement in impactful, trauma-informed care. The company emphasises continuous learning and offers training in therapeutic practices like the Sanctuary Model. Staff members are part of a dedicated team focused on making a positive difference in children's and young people's lives. For more details, visit Odyssey Social Care's About Us page.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Life insurance
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Long service awards
Recruitment Administrator
Odyssey Social Care provides residential care for children and young people aged 7 to 18 who cannot live with their families. They focus on creating a safe and supportive environment, using trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic interventions to promote emotional well-being and personal growth. Their care model is based on principles like non-violence, emotional intelligence, and social responsibility.