Talent Partner

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment for roles including Head office staff,  Residential Support Workers, Residential Care/ Social care workers, Team Leaders, Deputy Managers and Home Managers.

• Partner with Home Managers and Regional Managers to understand staffing requirements and deliver timely, effective hiring strategies.

• Conduct CV screening, phone interviews, and shortlist candidates.

• Schedule, coordinate and complete interviews, ensuring clear communication and follow‑up.

• Ensure all interview notes are recorded in detail

• Ensure job adverts are accurate, engaging, and posted across all platforms including ATS (See Me Hired), job boards, and social channels.

• Attend Recruitment fairs and Career days

• Manage logistical arrangements for international hires, including airport pickup and first‑day onboarding support to ensure a positive transition into the organisation.

Stakeholder & Hiring Engagement

• Build strong relationships with Home Managers to provide recruitment guidance and best‑practice support.

• Hold regular check‑ins with Home managers regarding recruitment needs.

• Escalate delays or challenges in the hiring process to Talent Manager and Regional Managers where needed.

• Work collaboratively with the broader Talent Acquisition team to share insights and solutions.

Data, Tracking & Reporting

• Maintain accurate candidate information and progress updates within See Me Hired and internal trackers.

• Contribute to weekly and monthly recruitment reports, including:

  • Interview volumes

  • Time‑to‑hire metrics

  • Vacancy levels per region

  • Conversion rates and offers made

• Highlight trends, risks, or areas needing improvement to the Talent Acquisition Manager.

• Ensure personal KPIs and team targets (including daily interview targets) are consistently met and recorded.

Process, Compliance & Candidate Experience

• Ensure all recruitment activity aligns with Ashdale Care compliance requirements, values, and safeguarding principles.

• Provide a positive, professional candidate experience from first contact to onboarding.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the Talent Acquisition team.

• Ensure GDPR compliance in all candidate handling and data management.

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (in‑house or agency).

• Strong stakeholder‑management skills, with the ability to advise and influence.

• Proficiency using applicant tracking systems (ATS), ideally See Me Hired.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies.

• Comfortable working toward targets, KPIs, and deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

• Strong administrative and reporting capability (Excel/Google Sheets).

Personal Attributes

• Proactive, solution‑focused, and confident in decision‑making.

• Strong relationship builder with a collaborative approach.

• Resilient, organised, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.

• Passionate about improving recruitment outcomes and contributing to high‑quality care.

• Aligned with Ashdale Care’s core values: compassion, respect, teamwork, excellence.

What We Offer

• Supportive, collaborative Talent Acquisition team environment.

• Training, development, and career progression opportunities.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• A meaningful role contributing directly to the quality of care for children and young people.