HR & Recruitment Assistant

Bluebird Care is looking for an organised, approachable and proactive HR & Recruitment Assistant to support our busy HR and recruitment functions.
This is a varied role covering recruitment, onboarding, employee administration, compliance, engagement and wellbeing. You will help us attract and welcome excellent team members while ensuring every candidate and employee receives a professional, positive and supportive experience.
The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience in Adult Social Care, ideally within domiciliary care. Previous HR or recruitment experience would be an advantage.
Benefits:
Working in a modern office environment.
Free onsite parking.
28 days annual leave per year
Training and development opportunities
NHS top up scheme
What you'll be doing:-
Recruitment
Supporting the end-to-end recruitment process
Screening applications received through recruitment platforms and internal referrals
Arranging interviews and assessment activities
Completing pre-employment checks, including references, right to work checks and DBS applications
Maintaining accurate recruitment trackers, records and applicant databases
Keeping candidates informed throughout the recruitment process
Supporting recruitment events, job fairs and community engagement activities
Working with the Training Team to arrange inductions and mandatory training for new starters
Onboarding and HR administration
Coordinating a smooth and welcoming onboarding experience
Ensuring required employment documentation is completed and returned
Preparing employment documents, letters and other HR correspondence
Maintaining accurate employee records and HR systems
Responding to routine HR and recruitment enquiries
Helping employees understand relevant documentation, policies and procedures
Providing general administrative support to the HR and Recruitment teams
Compliance
Monitoring and auditing HR systems to ensure records remain accurate and compliant
Reviewing mandatory training compliance and following up on outstanding requirements
Supporting audits of HR documentation and processes
Monitoring probationary periods, right to work documentation and other compliance requirements
Helping ensure our practices meet company, legal and regulatory standards
Employee engagement and resources
Promoting employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives and support programmes
Assisting with staff surveys, engagement activities and recognition programmes
Supporting reward and recognition initiatives
Managing uniform stock, orders and allocation records
Applying relevant uniform charging or reimbursement arrangements

Essential
At least two years' experience working within Adult Social Care, preferably domiciliary care
An understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
Knowledge of office administration and effective record keeping
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
The ability to build positive relationships with candidates, employees and colleagues
A professional and confident communication style
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow tasks through to completion
Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams
Confidence using online systems and databases
A reliable, trustworthy and professional approach
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
A proactive, positive and flexible attitude
Desirable
Previous experience in an HR or recruitment role
Experience recruiting within Health and Social Care
Experience using HR systems and Applicant Tracking Systems
Knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and safer recruitment
Experience supporting a diverse workforce across multiple locations
Experience maintaining HR, recruitment or compliance records
Experience producing HR reports or analysing workforce data
Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
The qualities you'll bring
You will be:
Kind and caring - treating people with compassion, empathy and respect
Professional and respectful - maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Organised and detail-focused - working accurately, particularly with employee and compliance records
A supportive team player - building strong relationships and contributing positively to the team
Innovative and solution-focused - using initiative to solve problems and improve ways of working
Engaged and positive - passionate about creating an excellent candidate and employee experience
Bluebird Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process.
This role may be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, right to work verification and a DBS check.