Careers Advisor

Overview

Join Bluebird Care, a leading Home Care provider recognized for outstanding service, as a Careers Advisor supporting multiple locations including Winchester, Andover, Petersfield, and Burnham. This role offers a salary between £25,000 and £30,000 annually and provides expert training within a friendly team environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Promote fair and non-discriminatory recruitment and selection practices.
• Respond to initial recruitment enquiries, sharing comprehensive information about careers within the organization.
• Engage potential new recruits through effective questioning and active listening to understand their background and situation.
• Collect and document applicant information accurately.
• Coordinate interview scheduling and communicate relevant details to candidates.
• Manage pre-employment paperwork and organize necessary skills assessments.
• Follow up to confirm interview bookings.
• Maintain and regularly update the recruitment database.
• Support the Authorising Officer by acquiring correct documentation for candidates requiring visa sponsorship.
• Inform potential sponsored candidates about the sponsorship process and expectations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and collaborate as an integral part of the Bluebird Care team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Proven recruitment experience, ideally within Health and Social Care sectors.
• Possession of or willingness to pursue a relevant social care qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional telephone manner.
• Competence in administrative duties and proficiency with computers.
• Full driving license with no more than six penalty points, Class 1 business insurance, and a current MOT if using a personal vehicle for work purposes.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary between £25,000 and £30,000 per year.
• 28 days of paid annual leave.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership team and inclusive workplace culture.
• Clear career advancement paths within the company.
• Enrollment in a pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing programme offering up to £1,000 cashback annually.
• Access to Blue Light Card benefits and vehicle repair schemes.

Additional Information

Bluebird Care is committed to equal employment opportunities and ensures thorough DBS checks and reference verifications in accordance with government guidelines and recruitment best practices.