Since 1989, Helping Hands has supported adults of all ages to maintain their independence and stay in the place they know and love—because life is better at home.

We’re proud to be the most widely rated home care provider in the UK. With over 150 branches across England and Wales and a dedicated Support Office in Alcester, we continue to grow, delivering exceptional care to thousands of customers every day.

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We’re now looking for an experienced Recruitment Specialist to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, with a focus on attracting and hiring senior-level professionals across our Support Office and operational leadership teams.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Recruitment Specialist, you’ll play a key role in sourcing and securing high-calibre talent for senior and specialist roles. Working closely with the Recruitment Manager and hiring leaders, you’ll be a trusted advisor throughout the recruitment process from briefing to onboarding.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading end-to-end recruitment for senior and specialist vacancies, ensuring a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience.

Building strong partnerships with hiring managers and internal stakeholders to fully understand role requirements and deliver tailored sourcing strategies.

Proactively identifying and engaging passive candidates through direct sourcing methods, networks, LinkedIn, and other channels.

Conducting detailed screening calls and interviews to assess candidate suitability and cultural fit.

Supporting the interview and offer process, providing guidance on best practice and ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.

Coordinating pre-employment checks including DBS and reference verifications.

Producing accurate and insightful recruitment reports for senior stakeholders.

About You

To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

Proven experience in recruitment, particularly within senior or specialist-level hiring, ideally in a fast-paced organisation.

Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to challenge and influence at a senior level.

Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and strong understanding of recruitment best practices.

Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines.

A customer-focused approach and confidence when presenting to hiring panels or small audiences.

What We Offer

A collaborative team culture where your expertise is valued

Hybrid working model –50% of your time in our Support Office in Alcester and the rest of your week working from home

25 days’ annual leave (pro rata for 6-month contract)

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support

Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card – discounts across hundreds of retailers

Opportunity to gain exposure to senior-level recruitment and strategic hiring projects

At Helping Hands, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and treat every application with fairness and respect.