Full job descriptionChildren’s Recruitment Consultant
Location: Flexible / Hybrid
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission & Benefits
About the Role
We are looking for a driven and passionate Children’s Recruitment Consultant to join our growing team. Specialising in the Children’s Social Care sector, you will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and placing high-quality professionals into roles across residential childcare, fostering, education, and supported accommodation services.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recruiter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a difference by connecting outstanding candidates with organisations that support children and young people.
Key Responsibilities
*Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients across the Children’s Social Care sector.
*Source and attract candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, networking, referrals, and headhunting activities.
*Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from vacancy qualification through to placement.
*Conduct candidate interviews, assessments, and compliance checks.
*Build talent pipelines for Registered Managers, Deputy Managers, Support Workers, Residential Childcare Practitioners, and other specialist roles.
*Negotiate terms of business, fees, salaries, and offers.
*Ensure all recruitment activities comply with safeguarding, GDPR, and industry regulations.
*Meet and exceed monthly sales, activity, and placement targets.
*Attend networking events, exhibitions, and industry conferences to promote the business and generate new opportunities.
*Maintain accurate records within the CRM and recruitment systems.
About You
Essential Requirements
*Previous recruitment experience (12+ months preferred).
*Strong business development and relationship management skills.
*Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
*Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
*Self-motivated, target-driven, and resilient.
*Full UK Driving Licence (preferred).
Desirable
*Experience recruiting within Children’s Social Care, Health & Social Care, Education, or Social Work sectors.
*Knowledge of Ofsted-regulated services.
*Understanding of safeguarding and safer recruitment practices.
What We Offer
*Basic salary of up to £38,000 per annum.
*Uncapped commission structure.
*Hybrid working options.
*Ongoing training and professional development.
*Clear career progression opportunities.
*Company pension scheme.
*Annual incentive trips and recognition awards.
*Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
*Supportive and collaborative team culture.