: Recruitment Consultant

Type: Full Time

Location : Tonbridge, Kent
Reports to : HR and Finance Director

Consultus are Live-in Care and Live-in Nursing Specialists, family-owned and run, founded in 1962 as one of the longest- established and most trusted providers of live-in care and live-in nursing care. We aim to ensure that our clients, their families and loved ones are happy, safe, and comfortable in their own home where professionally trained carers and nurses meet care needs. We believe life is better at home, where people naturally feel better in their own home making their own choices to live life their way.

Our services help clients avoid the need to move into a care or nursing home, providing them with reassurance and peace of mind. Rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and highly praised by our clients, we are focused on recruiting exceptional carers who share our values and help us continue to grow.

Our recruitment team has been recognized as winners at the Home Care Awards 2025 for Recruitment, Retention, and Staff Motivation, and we are looking to expand our team with a dedicated Recruitment Consultant.

Role Overview
As an integral part of our recruitment team, you will be responsible for sourcing, screening, and selecting high-quality candidates to join our care team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring we continue to provide top-tier care for our clients by hiring carers who meet our rigorous standards and values. You will also ensure all recruitment activities adhere to CQC regulation 19 for fit and proper persons employed.

Key Responsibilities :

• Pre-screening & Shortlisting: Conduct phone screenings with candidates, assessing their qualifications, skills, and suitability for the role.
• Sourcing Applicants : Use job boards, social media, and other recruitment platforms to attract potential candidates.
• Video Interviews : Conduct and assess video interviews to evaluate candidates’ competency and experience.
• Interview Panels : Participate in decision-making during the interview process and collaborate with hiring managers to select the right candidates.
• Employment History : Review and document gaps in employment, reasons for leaving previous roles, and gather a comprehensive work history.
• CQC Compliance : Adhere to CQC regulation 19, ensuring that all candidates meet the “fit and proper person” criteria for employment.
• Application Review : Screen and review job application forms to ensure they meet the company’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Collaboration with Other Teams : Work closely with the compliance, admin, and training teams to ensure the smooth induction and onboarding of new carers.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous recruitment experience, preferably in the care industry.
• Familiarity with right to work and DBS checks.
• Understanding of CQC regulations and their application in recruitment processes.

Essential Experience and Qualities:

• Compassionate and caring nature with the ability to build strong relationships with candidates.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong team player who works well with others and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to assess candidates on their competency and suitability for their role.
• Adherence to high standards of compliance and regulatory requirements, particularly CQC regulation 19 for fit and proper persons employed.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic team, apply now to join Consultus Care and Nursing and contribute to the continued success of our care services.

Pay and benefits

• Salary ranges from 29K depending on experience
• Holiday 4 weeks increasing to 5 weeks, after 2 years of service
• Bupa Cash Plan Health Insurance Scheme
• Health Assured Employees Assistant Program
• Workplace pension
• Performance bonus payments after 2 years of service
• Free Parking

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £29,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person