July 2015
Dear Applicant
JOB INFORMATION
I am delighted to hear that you are considering making an application for employment with Turning
Point Scotland. Turning Point Scotland’s workers make a significant and positive difference to the
lives of the people we support and I hope that you will want to join one of our teams.
I look forward to receiving your completed Application Form by no later than Friday 7th August
2015.
Unfortunately it is not possible for us to respond individually to all applicants and if you have not
received an invitation to an interview within the next 4 weeks, you should assume that you have not
been shortlisted on this occasion. Should there be any unforeseen delay in progressing to the
interview stage, I will let you know.
Katherine Wainwright
Head of Human Resources
Turning Point Scotland Head Office
54 Govan Road
Glasgow, G51 1JL
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0141 427 8206
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0141 427 8201
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garethgreen@turningpointscotland.com
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www.turningpointscotland.com
JOB DESCRIPTION
POST: PART TIME RECRUITER (REGIONAL) FIXED TERM UNTIL 31st DECEMBER
2015 (3 Days P.W.)
SALARY: £22,000 basic pro rata to part-time plus performance bonus scheme for getting
suitable people into post with good retention outcome up to £3,000
REPORTING TO: HEAD OF HR
ACCOUNTABLE TO: HEAD OF HR, OPERATIONS MANAGER
JOB PURPOSE: Actively recruit suitable support workers to fill vacant posts within the
region of Dumfries and Galloway.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SERVICE DELIVERY
This post has no line management responsibility.
1. Work with significant autonomy
2. Recruit staff to a target for specific services
3. Attend colleges, fairs, shopping centres, job centres and other venues to promote our posts
and actively recruit people
4. To promote the work of TPS and the organisation and to display values consistent with the
organisation’s
5. Develop relationships: work positively with external partners and identify opportunities and
potential partners in the region.
6. Work with individual applicants to support them to quickly complete the recruitment process
including providing the required paperwork for safer recruitment checks to be undertaken
(PVG, references, health, ID) so speeding up the whole process.
7. Working in partnership with local managers and staff in identifying vacancies and priorities.
8. Submitting advert requests and ensuring media/adverts of posts is done cost effectively, in line
with branding guidelines and using authorised providers in partnership with HR.
9. Working in partnership with HR to work to procedure and get people into post quickly and
safely.
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10. To ensure all recruitment packs are up to standard and contain accurate information and that
all candidates are suitable—including checking the referee details before sending for
processing.
11. Working with local managers to undertake recruitment days and selection interviews through
both organising and actually interviewing people as part of the panel.
12. If using social media ensuring it is in line with data protection, our values and organisational
policies and guidance
13. To get suitable and high quality people into post in a sustainable manner and with a focus on
retaining them.
14. Gather and analyse information and produce updates and reports to inform TPS about the
demographic, skills shortage and recruitment situation in the region to find solutions.
15. Work well with and communicate with all relevant internal colleagues.
RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
1. To be familiar and comply with Turning Point Scotland’s Finance policies and procedures.
2. To comply with Turning Point Scotland’s Property, IT and Equipment policies and procedures.
3. To input to and maintain any records and los as required.
4. To share information gathered during the course of work appropriately and as directed with
other professionals within and outwith Turning Point Scotland in compliance with the Data
Protection Act and regulatory authorities’ and other legal requirements.
5. To maintain accurate and up-to-date time sheets and diary which can be relied on.
6. To minimise expenses incurred by the Turning Point Scotland in the course of undertaking
tasks.
7. To organise your own time and diary effectively.
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
1. To be aware of and operate in compliance with the Scottish Social Services Council Code of
Practice.
2. To participate purposefully in and take advantage of the opportunities for discussion afforded
by Turning Point Scotland’s staff supervision.
3. To be responsible for your own good practice and for the promotion of good practice among
colleagues.
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4. To work to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues.
5. To attend training which has been identified as being necessary to provide you with the
necessary skills to undertake the duties and responsibilities of your post and to understand the
posts and sector you are operating within.
6. To follow best practice and employment law, specifically in relation to equality, in going about
your tasks.
7. To be familiar and comply with Turning Point Scotland’s Human Resources policies and
procedures: specifically in relation to recruitment.
8. To work to a high level of standard for ‘safer recruitment’.
9. To ensure adherence to data protection and information security management, legislation,
policy and good practice.
HEALTH &SAFETY
1. To familiarise yourself and work to TPS’s health and safety policies and procedures especially
in relation to driving and lone working.
I accept the particulars of this job description;
Signed_____________________________________________ Date___________________
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST:
RECRUITER - REGIONAL
SERVICE:
DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY
Education &
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
E1 A qualification or
equivalent proven
experience and
understanding in/of
personal practice,
recruitment or similar
E2 Experience of recruiting
to targets and/or
recruitment consultant
work
E3 Experience of keeping
records.
Experience
E4
E5
E6
Skills and
knowledge
E7
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DESIRABLE CRITERIA
D1 Experience or
understanding of
social care sector.
D2 Experience or
understanding of ‘safe
recruitment: better
recruitment’.
D3 Experience of
arranging events such
as recruitment days.
Experience of lone
working and a high level
of self-management
including identifying
opportunities for
recruitment.
Be computer literate with D4 Knowledge of PVG.
advanced working
knowledge of Microsoft
windows based
programmes, social
media and email.
Demonstrate ability to
follow detailed
procedures around
recruitment and safer
recruitment.
Have the skills and
confidence to identify
potential applicants and
opportunities through
approaching colleges,
job centres, attending
fairs, direct recruitment in
shopping centres etc.
E8
E9
E10
E11
Other
requirements of
the post
E12
E13
E14
E15
E16
E17
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Skills and knowledge of
interviewing for
recruitment.
Ability to plan and
manage own work and
meet deadlines.
Ability to work
independently and use
initiative when required.
Ability to communicate
well verbally and in
writing- so to ‘market’ our
vacancies and
encourage people to
apply.
Commitment to Equal
Opportunities and best
practice.
Must be able to
demonstrate a shared
commitment to TPS
values and principles.
Willingness to work out
with normal hours.
An understanding of
confidentiality and data
protection issues.
Must be willing to travel
in region and be a car
driver/owner with
business insurance.
Flexibility in carrying out
any other duties that may
be required by the
organisation.
D5 Good team work.
D6 Self-starter and
resilience.
D7 A commitment to
quality.
D8 Creative and
innovative thinking.
MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
RECRUITER (FIXED TERM UNTIL 31st DECEMBER 2015)
There are a significant number of benefits to working for Turning Point Scotland
including excellent terms and conditions of service, including access to a wide
range of high quality vocational and skills training, a range of family-friendly
policies to help balance work-life, participation in a number of environmentally –
friendly initiatives, active promotion of healthy living in the workplace, and not
least the provision of a working environment where opinions and ideas are
valued and arrangements are in place to ensure that there is a high level of staff
representation and that people are encouraged to make their views heard and to
participate in team meetings etc.
The main terms of conditions of service include the following:
The salary scale for the post will be (pro rata):
£22,000 pro rata plus performance bonus up to £3,000
The annual leave entitlement will be:
25 days per year plus 8 public holidays and 2 local holidays
Additional annual leave is granted in recognition of 3 years’ perfect attendance and of completing 10
years’ continuous service with Turning Point Scotland.
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