Resourcing and Onboarding Administrator

Stockport, Cheshire
Caretech

Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator

Location: Hybrid – Working from home with potential office days based in Stockport

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,312.00

Are you a detail-driven people-person who thrives in a fast-paced environment?

Are you passionate about providing an exceptional candidate journey?

Do you want to play a crucial part in our team and make a difference in young people’s lives every single day?

If so, we’d love you to join us as our next Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator.

About Us

At CareTech, our mission is to deliver exceptional care and services to children and young people to achieve their full potential. With a range of trusted brands under our umbrella, we deliver high-quality care and support services. The heart of our success is our people, we firmly believe that our employees play a pivotal role in achieving this objective.

The Role

As a Recruitment & Onboarding Administrator, you’ll be at the forefront of our candidate journey whilst onboarding new team members. Working across multiple brands in the business, you’ll ensure a smooth, compliant, and welcoming experience for every new starter.

Your days will be varied and rewarding, from managing pre-employment checks and drafting offer letters and contracts, to ensuring our safeguarding and regulatory standards are met to the highest level around referencing and DBS/PVG checks.

What You’ll Be Doing – Your Responsibilities

• To be the first point of contact for all Recruitment/Onboarding administration queries both internally and externally
• Build positive and engaging relationships with all key stakeholders, with good lines of proactive communication
• Work closely alongside the designated recruiter for the region to coordinate and support the end to end onboarding process for new starters across our services
• Managing pre-employment checks, right-to-work documentation, DBS/PVG applications, and reference processes
• Ensure that each pipeline is managed safely and effectively and as quickly as possible, to ensure new starters begin as soon as possible
• Sign off Personnel Files, ensuring all regulatory and employment checks have been completed and compliant
• Execute fully compliant pre-employment checks and maintain meticulous records to ensure full compliance within sector regulations
• Supporting hiring managers and candidates with a positive and professional experience
• Working collaboratively with internal teams to ensure our workforce is always recruitment-ready
• Championing quality, safeguarding, and our commitment to the young people we support
• Monitor and report on pipeline movement and advise on activity and process improvements to minimise candidate fallout each month.
• Ensure any reporting and metrics are collated as required for Board and HR Reporting as required

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment administration, HR, or onboarding – ideally within the care, education, or regulated sectors
• A meticulous eye for detail and a strong commitment to compliance and safeguarding
• Understanding of working within regulated environments and familiarity with CQC/Ofsted standards (or similar)
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy, fast-paced environment
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for supporting others
• Drivers licence with access to a vehicle

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation making a real difference in young people’s lives
• Work with a supportive, collaborative team where your contribution truly matters
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career within a thriving, multi-brand care business
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
• Access to blue light card
• Employer pension scheme
• Free On-site parking
• Competitive salary and benefits
• The opportunity to contribute to a company that positively impacts children’s lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Safeguarding Statement

Caretech is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children. All applicants must pass an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references plus all roles involving vulnerable groups.