Recruitment Consultant

Dewsbury, Kirklees Connective Career Pathways Recruitment Consultant Location: Dewsbury Business Centre, Dewsbury Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Company: Connective Careers Pathways Ltd About Us Connective Careers Pathways is a specialist recruitment agency supporting children's residential homes, supported accommodation providers, and social care organisations across the UK. Our mission is simple: to recruit the right people into the right roles. We believe that consistent staffing is fundamental to building positive relationships, creating stability, and delivering continuity of care for children and young people. Every successful placement contributes to safer, more effective services and better outcomes for those who rely on them. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an ambitious Recruitment Consultant to join our team based at Dewsbury Business Centre. The Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business with an established client base and immediate opportunities to generate revenue. You will inherit a warm desk with existing children's home clients and active temporary staffing requirements, allowing you to start building your desk and earning commission from day one. There is also significant opportunity for progression as the business expands, with future pathways into Senior Consultant, Team Leader, and management positions. Key Responsibilities * Managing and developing relationships with existing clients * Recruiting temporary and permanent staff within children's residential care and social care services * Sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates * Advertising vacancies and managing candidate pipelines * Building strong relationships with both clients and candidates * Developing new business opportunities and growing existing accounts * Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment and onboarding processes * Achieving individual sales and placement targets About You The ideal candidate will have: * Previous recruitment, sales, business development, or account management experience * Excellent communication and relationship-building skills * A proactive and driven approach to work * Strong organisational and time management abilities * The ability to work independently whilst contributing to a team environment * A genuine interest in improving outcomes for children and young people through quality recruitment Experience recruiting within health and social care is desirable but not essential. What We Offer * £28,000 - £30,000 basic salary * Uncapped commission structure * Established warm desk with active clients * Genuine progression opportunities * Ongoing training and development * Supportive and ambitious team culture * The opportunity to make a real difference through your work Why Join Connective Careers Pathways? We are passionate about helping care providers build stable, effective teams that deliver outstanding support to children and young people. By recruiting the right people, we help create consistency, trusted relationships, and continuity of care. If you want a career where your success directly contributes to improving lives, we'd love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV and a brief cover note outlining your experience and interest in the role