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Job Title


Recruiter


Company : Witherslack Group


Location : Kendal, Cumbria


Created : 2025-05-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Salary: Up to £30,000Those huge small victoriesOur teams are fulfilled by the idea of making even the smallest positive changes in our young people, so we celebrate the little things. We are looking for someone who has passion for recruiting the best talent  as with Witherslack Group it means you are helping change the lives of our children and young people.For children with complex needs the level of care and education we provide must go above and beyond. That’s what drives us here at Witherslack Group. With our high staff-to-child ratio and in-house clinical teams, we’re proud to have a reputation for excellence. We are looking for a Recruiter to help us recruit the teams who make the difference, every day, in our schools and children’s homes. Get out what you put inThis role will offer the opportunity to develop your skills as a recruiter and be part of the fundamental growth of the business. You will take responsibility for:Overseeing and managing recruitment campaigns for our schools from attraction and advertising through to offer and on-boardingDirectly sourcing and headhunting talent using a range of tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterBuilding and nurturing talent pipelines in line with our growth demands, so that we recruit the right people at the right time for our young peopleEncouraging employee referrals, recruiting like-minded people who want to make a difference to our childrenChampioning the WG candidate experience, ensuring it reflects the way we look after our people as a great place to workEngaging with our Alumni talent community, supporting people back into roles within our groupEnsure that recruiting managers are appropriately supported and that they attract, select and appoint the right candidates whilst being compliant with relevant procedures and legislation (including Safer Recruitment) which are vital to the safeguarding of our childrenPromoting our employer brand and social media presence What we do for youWe know you’re going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment, we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us, you’ll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people – plus you’ll get:Salary: CompetitiveTraining: Ongoing  professional development.Holiday: You’ll work hard at WG, so you’ll be rewarded with 7 weeks’ holidayFlexible benefits package: meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance – check out our benefits hereWellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistanceMedical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts Bring your whole-self to workHere at Witherslack Group, we celebrate everyone’s differences as that’s what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life, diverse backgrounds and with different needs – and our workforce reflects that diversity, so that our teams can engage, encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. We’ll give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation, where you’re free to achieve your potential. Here’s what we need from you;Have a passion for the education and care of children and young people with SENAt least 1 years’ experience as a Recruiter – as an in-house, agency recruiter or similar, ideally within a social care or education sectorHands-on experience with attraction and sourcing techniques, although full training will be providedTo be comfortable with data and talent systems such as LinkedIn and applicant tracking systemsA people person – someone who cares, is empathetic and can translate Witherslack Group’s ambition to provide aspirational futures through inspirational education and careStrong relationship building and networking skillsTenacity and drive to seek new business and meet or exceed targetsThe ability to relate to a range of different audiences Join the UK’s best special education and care providerOur young people deserve the best possible future and we feel the same about our teams. You deserve to have the career you want, with a purpose-led employer, in an environment that allows you to be yourself .The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost). We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.To view our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders please click here.For a full job description and person specification, please click here.