Talent Sourcing Specialist - Qualified Social Workers (QSW)
Location: The Watson Building, Liverpool, L1 2SASalary: £25,000 + capped bonusContract: Full-time, permanent (part-time may be considered for strong candidates)Hybrid Working: 3-4 days in the office, 1-2 days from home after inductionBusiness Area: Reed Talent Solutions - Qualified Social Workers Division
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-driven Talent Sourcing Specialist to join our Qualified Social Workers (QSW) division. This role plays a central part in supporting recruitment across our contracted social care clients, sourcing high-calibre Qualified Social Workers for roles within care homes and wider social care settings.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in recruitment. We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including graduates, customer service professionals and those with office or phone-based experience.
What You'll Be Doing
Candidate Attraction & Sourcing
- Create accurate job adverts and support attraction campaigns.
- Proactively source candidates through job boards, social media, referrals and direct approaches.
- Work at pace to deliver high-quality candidates quickly.
Candidate Management
- Conduct initial screening and complete all compliance, vetting and referencing requirements.
- Maintain accurate candidate records in internal systems.
- Manage candidate expectations and match them effectively to suitable roles.
- Support registration events for high-volume requirements.
Client & Team Collaboration
- Understand client processes, systems and vacancy needs.
- Deliver a consistently high-quality service to clients.
- Work closely with colleagues to ensure efficient fulfilment of vacancies.
Targets & Performance
- Work towards KPIs including: candidate fulfilment, compliance accuracy, quality of communication, effective registration event management, and production of high-quality attraction materials.
Benefits
- Award-winning training and development
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Bonus scheme
- Hybrid working model
- Long-service rewards, including paid sabbaticals every 5 years
- Health cash plan
- Eco-friendly commuting support
- Exclusive Reed Discount Club
- Annual incentives, including the chance to win holiday vouchers
Who We're Looking For
We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds, including:
- Graduates
- Individuals with office, phone-based or customer service experience
- People starting out in recruitment or seeking to build experience
- Individuals who are resilient, organised and confident speaking to candidates
Attention to detail is essential due to the high-compliance nature of the roles you will be recruiting for.