Job Description

Join Our Growing Team at Yaffle Care

Are you passionate about building positive, safe working environments? Do you want to help shape recruitment and HR processes for children's residential care? Yaffle Care is expanding, with two new therapeutic homes opening in the next 12 months - and we're looking for a dedicated HR & Recruitment Officer to join us on this exciting journey.

About the Role

This is a hybrid position offering variety, responsibility, and growth. You'll lead internal recruitment, manage HR processes, and support compliance across our Ofsted-regulated children's care homes. It's ideal for someone eager to develop a professional HR career within the social care sector.

Key Responsibilities:

? Oversee HR admin: contracts, onboarding, employee records, holidays, absence tracking
? First-line HR support for managers and staff
? Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and performance reviews
? Lead safer recruitment for all roles - from care staff to senior leadership
? Advertise vacancies, shortlist candidates, and manage interview processes
? Maintain compliance with Ofsted safer recruitment standards
? Audit staff files, DBS records, references, and safeguarding training
? Support preparation for inspections and external audits
? Champion inclusive recruitment and a positive candidate experience

What We're Looking For

? Experience in HR, recruitment, or compliance admin
? Strong organisational and people skills
? Confident with digital file management and Microsoft Office
? Professional, discreet, and proactive communicator
? Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, and sector professionalism

Desirable (or Willingness to Develop):

CIPD Level 3 or above (or willingness to complete - fully funded) Experience in Ofsted or CQC-regulated environments Familiarity with HR or Applicant Tracking Systems

Why Join Yaffle Care?

? Fully funded HR qualification (CIPD Level 3)
? Safer Recruitment and Ofsted Standards training
? Supportive team environment and professional development
? Opportunity to contribute to a growing care organisation making a real difference

Ready to Help Shape the Future of Children's Care?

Apply now to be part of a purpose-driven, supportive team where your skills will directly impact the lives of young people.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,000.00-27,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme Performance bonus
Benefits:

Bereavement leave Cycle to work scheme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Basingstoke RG21 3AW

Reference ID: HR & Recruitment Officer (Children's Social Care) - Hybrid | Basingstoke + Remote
Expected start date: 14/07/2025