Recruitment & Training Lead

We are introducing a new hybrid role to strengthen both our recruitment pipeline and the quality of our in-house training. This role combines hands-on recruitment activity with delivering essential practical training to new CareAngels, ensuring a smooth, safe, and values-led onboarding experience., About the Role: The Recruitment & Training Lead will work closely with our external recruitment partner to monitor, manage, and improve the flow of candidates into both territories. Alongside this, they will deliver high-quality Moving & Handling and Basic Life Support training on site for all new starters, ensuring every CareAngel begins their journey confident, safe, and well-prepared. This is a 20-hour-per-week role, worked flexibly across the week, with additional participation in the on-call rota as part of the wider leadership team., Recruitment & Pipeline Management

• Work alongside our external recruitment company to monitor candidate flow, identify gaps, and ensure a steady pipeline of suitable applicants.
• Conduct initial screening calls and values-based interviews.
• Maintain regular communication with candidates to ensure a warm, supportive recruitment experience.
• Track recruitment performance, identifying trends and opportunities to improve attraction and conversion.
• Support with job adverts, social media recruitment posts, and local attraction activity when needed.
Training Delivery
• Deliver in-person Moving & Handling training for all new recruits, ensuring safe practice and compliance with company standards.
• Deliver Basic Life Support training, ensuring new CareAngels feel confident responding to emergencies.
• Maintain accurate training records and ensure all new starters complete mandatory training before their first shift.
• Work with the Registered Managers to schedule training sessions that align with induction and service needs.
Compliance & Onboarding
• Complete all compliance checks required for onboarding care workers, including: Right-to-work, DBS, References, Training verification and Mandatory documentation.
• Ensure all new starters are fully compliant and ready for induction before handover to scheduling.
• Maintain accurate, organised records in line with regulatory requirements.
Collaboration & Communication
• Work closely with Care Co-Ordinator and the leadership team to align recruitment activity with operational demand.
• Liaise with the external recruitment partner to ensure smooth communication and shared visibility of pipeline progress.
• Provide regular updates on recruitment status, training completion, and onboarding timelines.
On-Call Responsibilities
• Participate in the on-call rota as part of the wider leadership team, providing support and escalation when required., We offer excellent rates of pay, including holiday and travel pay, a workplace pension and a six-month bonus. We also have flexible work schedules that suit you and your lifestyle.
• Cloud 9 & Benefits
Our CareAngels get free car breakdown insurance. We offer a 'sphere' bonus every six months to those who meet the criteria. We want our colleagues to know that they are appreciated. We recognise achievements with thank you gestures. We get together at fun social events including quizzes and beach walks. We love to support charity events and to fundraise, especially if it involves baking!
• Professional Development & Training
Our first-class in-house training programme will give you the tools you need to excel in your new role. This includes specialist training, CPD and our monthly 'Wings' meetings where we learn, reflect and have fun. We offer colleagues the chance to train for an NVQ in care. We love to create career progression opportunities and to see all our colleagues succeed and thrive.Workplace & Culture At Guardian Angel Carers, we want everyone who works with us to be able to maximise their potential and to feel valued and rewarded. Your journey begins with outstanding paid training and the support and development continues throughout your career. Our core values are very important to us. They guide how we work, how we treat our clients and how we treat each other. We are compassionate, friendly, reliable, professional, with a real focus on quality. If this sounds like somewhere you would thrive, then come join the team. We are expanding to support the growing number of people looking to live as independently as possible in their own home. "Guardian Angel Carers are always committed to developing their team, and creating career opportunities. They truly care for their clients and the team. All the personal touches they deliver, going above and beyond, is why I love working for them."


• Enjoys meeting people and building rapport quickly
• Is confident delivering training and speaking in front of groups
• Has strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Understands safe recruitment and compliance in the care sector
• Thrives in a varied role with a mix of people-facing and administrative tasks
• Wants flexible working hours within a supportive team
  
  About Guardian Angel Carers
Founded by former Olympian Christina Handasyde Dick, who lived with both her Grannies growing up. She is passionate about providing the type of compassionate and professional care that she would like for her family. In 2021, Christina received an MBE for services to Home Care, particularly during the pandemic. Guardian Angel Carers now provides high quality home care services across the UK, through their friendly and reliable network of franchise business owners. Guardian Angel Carers Spelthorne · Guardian Angel Carers Spelthorne, Runnymede & Elmbridge, Guardian Angel Carers Windsor and Maidenhead