Social Care in Action
People and Culture Recruitment Officer
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Company Description
Social Care in Action is a long-standing not-for-profit collective of charities that supports people across Southampton and the surrounding area to live life better. For over 30 years, the organisation has provided high-quality, person-centred care, health, and wellbeing services. Its work focuses on helping individuals to live independently, confidently, and with dignity. Team members collaborate across services to make a positive difference in local communities. Staff are encouraged to contribute their skills and experience to enhance the lives of those they support.
Role Description
The People and Culture Recruitment Officer is a critical role within the People and Culture Team and is responsible for supporting end-to-end recruitment activities for Social Care in Action. This hybrid position is based in Southampton, with flexibility to complete some tasks from home. Day-to-day responsibilities include:
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- Drafting and refining job descriptions
- Placing role advertisements
- Screening applications
- Coordinating interviews
- Communicating with candidates in a timely and respectful manner
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The role also involves working closely with managers and the People and Culture team to understand staffing needs, promote inclusive hiring practices, and help maintain a positive candidate experience. The officer may assist with onboarding activities, maintaining recruitment records, and contributing to continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
Qualifications
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to build rapport, communicate clearly, and work collaboratively across teams.
- Experience or aptitude in job description development and role profiling to accurately reflect responsibilities and requirements.
- Skills in recruiting and hiring, including sourcing candidates and supporting selection decisions.
- Confidence and professionalism in interviewing, assessing suitability, and providing constructive feedback.
- Commitment to inclusive, non-discriminatory recruitment practices and an understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.
- Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment activities and meet agreed timelines.
- Comfort with using email, office software, and recruitment or HR systems; willingness to learn new tools as needed.
- Understanding of current right to work and regulatory compliance with CQC essential.
- Previous experience in HR, people and culture, or recruitment is essential and knowledge of the health and social care sector would be beneficial.
- Motivation to support social care and community-focused services, and alignment with Social Care in Action’s values.
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