Resourcing Assistant
Salary Range: £22,010 - £23,000 per annum FTE (37 hours per week)
Contracted Hours: 37 per week
Location / Base: Hybrid working with an expectation of 1-2 days in the Battle or Pembury office each week and travel to other sites as required

Resourcing Assistant - Full Job Description

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 20^th May 2024 (midday), however, we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications
Interview Dates: Tuesday 28^th and potentially Wednesday 29^th May 2024 (dependent on level of application)

 

Dive into a world where no two days are the same! Whether you're assisting a new starter with their onboarding journey here at Aspens or you are offering support to those seeking volunteering opportunities, your passion for people will shine through in everything you do.

 

Our mission at Aspens is to provide high quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East.

 

The People Department (formally known as HR) benefits from having specialists in recruitment, advisory and learning & development. We work a hybrid model, attending our sites and services on a regular basis. For this role the expectation is that it will be based from our offices in Pembury or Battle one - two times a week.

 

What you can expect from us:

• Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care)
• Paid DBS (we will recover the cost should your employment terminate for any reason, other than redundancy, before passing your probation)
• Flexible work arrangements with opportunities to take on additional bank shifts too
• 30 Days Annual Leave (including Bank Holidays) / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service
• Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit (Includes unlimited access to a suite of six services: a 24/7 UK-based GP, Best Doctors, mental health support, a health check, access to nutrition consultations and an online fitness programme [Smart Health])
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Hardship loans and advance (subject to conditions)
• Enhanced family leave pay
• Travel season tickets (interest free loans for those wishing to purchase a travel season ticket)
• Aspens High Street Stores - 20% discount on all items for Aspens’ staff
• Blue Light Card and access to high-street discounts
• Refer a Friend scheme, so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens
• Recognition schemes, including ‘Employee of the Month’

 

Scope:
Responsible for the provision of quality, accurate information, guidance and support through the onboarding process of new starters, including the coordination of volunteers to all parts of the charity. To support the delivery of the People Department’s strategy.

 

 

1.    Recruitment Support:

·         Assisting with the recruitment process for paid staff and volunteers

·         Posting job vacancies on various platforms

·         Screening resumes and applications (for volunteers)

·         Scheduling interviews and assessments

·         Conducting reference checks

2.    Volunteer Management:

·         Developing and implementing volunteer recruitment strategies

·         Posting volunteer opportunities and managing volunteer enquiries

·         Maintaining volunteer records and databases

3.    Event Support:

·         Assisting with recruitment events, job fairs, and volunteer recognition events

·         Coordinating logistics for recruitment and volunteer events

·         Representing the organisation at recruitment and volunteer-related events

4.    Communication:

·         Communicating with candidates, volunteers, and staff members via email, phone, and in-person

5.    Compliance:

·         Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations related to recruitment and volunteer management

·         Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

 

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Awareness of employment legislation, policies, regulations
• Experience of working in the social care sector is desirable, but not essential
• Knowledge of how the People Department contributes to the overall organisational goals
• Demonstrable experience of working in a high performing People / HR Department, including knowledge of recruitment processes (posting advertisements, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, conducting reference checks)
• Previous experience with a whole 360 recruitment cycle
• Desirable – Previous experience in relation to volunteer recruitment
• High level of confidentiality
• Experience of working with colleagues across different departments and locations
• Strong IT skills, with experience of HR systems and Microsoft office products
• Excellent problem solver, demonstrating empathy and creativity
• Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multitask in a fast-paced professional environment
• Strong team player essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to learn and develop
• To enjoy working with people
• Driver’s licence with access to a car
  
  

To view the full Job Description relating to this role, please visit our website and search in our vacancies section of the site.

 

APPLY NOW with one easy click and one of our team will be in touch to discuss the role with you and answer any of your questions and arrange an interview.

 

Aspens Charities are an equal opportunities employer.

 

Aspens is committed to the safeguarding and promotion of welfare of all children, young people and adults. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure, and satisfactory references. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order (1975, 2013,2020). Our safeguarding policies can be found on our website.

 

At Aspens Charities, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in Aspens’ workforce, such as sex/gender, minority ethnic group, religion, belief, sexual orientation, age, and abilities. We believe that a variety of perspectives leads to better innovation and a stronger team. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, heard, and has an equal opportunity to thrive.

 

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