Recruitment Consultant - Early Childhood & Elderly Care

About the role

CAREER CONNEX is expanding its recruitment services and is looking for a driven, people-oriented Recruiter to join its growing team. The role focuses on recruiting professionals in the Early Childhood Education and Elderly Caregiving sectors, managing the recruitment process, building candidate networks and engaging with clients.

Key responsibilities

• Sourcing and recruiting early childhood educators, preschool teachers, infant educators, caregivers and related professionals through job portals, social media, referrals, networking and direct sourcing
• Screen applications, interview and assess candidates, then coordinate interviews, offers, documentation and onboarding
• Maintain an active database of qualified candidates and develop creative sourcing strategies
• Build relationships with preschool operators, caregiving organisations and other partners, understand their manpower needs and recommend suitable candidates
• Identify new opportunities through prospecting and networking, follow up on placements and keep candidates and clients satisfied
• Keep accurate records of candidates, clients and placements, track progress and stay within employment regulations

Required profile

• Diploma or equivalent qualification and a valid Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI)
• Preferred: experience in recruitment, employment agencies, staffing, sales or business development
• Preferred: familiarity with Early Childhood Education, healthcare or elderly caregiving sectors
• Comfortable with cold calling, networking and client prospecting; good communication and organisational skills

Required skills

• Familiarity with job portals, social media recruitment, Microsoft Office and CRM systems (preferred)