Talent Acquisition Manager
| Company: | SELECT LIFESTYLES |
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| Salary: | £32,500 - £35,000 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | West Bromwich, B70 8LU |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 12 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead safe, values-based recruitment across Select Lifestyles supported living, residential and day services, ensuring full compliance with CQC regulations, safer recruitment standards, and employment legislation. The role is central to ensuring that values-aligned staff are recruited to support vulnerable adults.
You will work closely with Registered Managers and Senior Leaders to ensure recruitment practices are robust, auditable, and inspection-ready at all times.
Key Responsibilities
Safer Recruitment & CQC Compliance
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Lead and oversee safer recruitment processes in line with CQC requirements and Schedule 3 of the Health and Social Care Act
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Ensure Enhanced DBS checks, risk assessments, right-to-work checks, references, and employment history verification are completed and recorded accurately
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Maintain fully auditable recruitment records and personnel files for CQC inspection
Interviewing & Selection
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Design and conduct structured, values-based interviews aligned with the organisation’s values and care standards
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Ensure interview processes assess competence, safeguarding awareness, and suitability to work with vulnerable adults
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Train and support managers in effective interviewing techniques and safer recruitment practices
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Participate directly in interviews for senior, complex, or high-risk roles
Workforce Planning & Recruitment Delivery
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Manage end-to-end recruitment for supported living services, including support workers, senior support staff, and management roles
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Work proactively with Registered Managers to anticipate staffing needs and maintain safe staffing levels
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Manage vacancy pipelines, recruitment timelines, and offer processes
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
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Represent the organisation at job fairs, recruitment events, open days, and community outreach initiatives
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Build local talent pipelines through partnerships with job centres, colleges, training providers, and community organisations
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Promote the organisation as a values-led employer within adult social care
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Manage job advertising across appropriate platforms and social media channels
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Ensure a positive, inclusive, and transparent candidate experience from application to onboarding
Onboarding & Induction
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Liaise with HR Operations Lead to ensure new starters complete mandatory checks and training prior to working independently
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Work with Training Manager to ensure inductions meet regulatory and service requirements
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
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Monitor recruitment metrics including time-to-hire, turnover, and compliance completion
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Identify risks, trends, and areas for improvement, escalating concerns where appropriate
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Support continuous improvement initiatives linked to recruitment, retention, and safeguarding
Person Specification
Essential
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Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within adult social care or a regulated environment
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Strong working knowledge of CQC standards, safer recruitment, and Enhanced DBS processes
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Experience conducting interviews and supporting managers with selection decisions
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Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
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Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and risk management
Desirable
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Experience recruiting within supported living services
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Knowledge of Schedule 3 requirements and CQC inspection frameworks
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CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards
Benefits
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Competitive salary.
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20 days holiday + Bank Holidays.
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Pension scheme.
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Blue Light Card / Employee Assistance Programme.
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On-site parking.
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