Job Introduction
Talent & Recruitment Manager (Full time)Location: Faversham Salary: 45k
Lead the future of care talent. Make a real impact.
We’re looking for a driven Talent & Recruitment Manager to lead our recruitment function across homecare, residential services, extra care and our central teams. You’ll help grow a workforce that truly lives our SPARKLE values and delivers brilliant care to the communities we support.
What you’ll be doing
You’ll take charge of end-to-end recruitment across a wide range of roles, building a sustainable talent pipeline for today and the future. Expect to:
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Create innovative attraction campaigns—digital, community-based, early careers, partnerships, direct sourcing and more.
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Ensure accurate recruitment assets, careers website content and strong employer value proposition (EVP) alignment, strengthening the overall candidate experience.
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Keep recruitment compliant, with clear reporting and smart use of systems.
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Work closely with managers and the wider People, L&D and Operations teams to support planning, onboarding and reduce agency spend.
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Manage agency relationships, negotiate terms and improve transparency around usage.
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Lead and develop the Talent team, building a collaborative culture that reflects our SPARKLE values.
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Support international recruitment and help ensure colleagues joining from overseas feel welcomed, informed and supported.
✨ What you’ll bring
You’ll have strong recruitment experience, ideally in a fast-paced, people-focused sector. We’re looking for someone who can:
✔ Build creative and impactful attraction campaigns (digital & community)
✔ Manage employer branding and influence EVP development
✔ Use recruitment systems, analytics and digital tools confidently (bonus points for Canva skills)
✔ Work with agencies and external partners strategically
✔ Balance operational needs with long-term workforce planning
✔ Understand safer recruitment standards and CQC compliance
✔ Lead, support and inspire a team
It’s a bonus if you’ve recruited in health or social care before, but it’s not a deal-breaker.
Why Avante?
We’re passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting people to live fulfilling lives. You’ll play a key role in shaping the teams that make this possible—helping us attract people who bring heart, skill and a little SPARKLE to everything they do.
✅ Competitive pay
✅ FREE DBS check & uniform
✅ Flexible working patterns
✅ Pension contributions
✅ Exclusive staff discounts at 800+ retailers
✅ Training & career progression opportunities
✅ 24/7 access to GP & counselling
✅ Employee recognition awards
✅ Life Assurance
Ready to lead recruitment with purpose?
Apply now and help build the future of care at Avante Care & Support.