Recruitment Partner/ Senior Recruitment Partner (Social Work Division)

Job title: Recruitment Partner/ Senior Recruitment Partner 
Individual desk or Team based: Individual Desk 
Specialist division: Social Work 
Salary: Recruitment Partner (Band A £24-£26K DOE) / Senior Recruitment Partner (Band B £28-£31K) 
Working conditions: Cardiff/Hybrid  
Hours: 37.5 hours 
Our benefits: 

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements 

• 25 days annual leave plus BH (inc Hoop day and birthday leave) 

• Annual leave entitlement increases 1 day per years service, up to 30 days 

• Unlimited annual leave purchase 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced maternity / paternity leave 

• Pawternity policy 

• Free volunteer day 

• Incentives including anniversary gifts  

• End of Year trip* 

• Free financial advice 

• Employee Assistance Programme from Health Assured 

• MediCash medical & dental benefits 

Job Summary / objective:  
Are you an ambitious recruiter with a passion for making a difference? Join Hoop Social Work – one of the leading providers of qualified social work professionals across the Wales – and build a career with purpose, autonomy, and real impact. 
We’re looking for a 360 Recruitment Consultant to join our high-performing Social Work team. This is a fast-paced, rewarding role where you’ll work closely with local authorities and private organisations to supply high-quality social work professionals. You'll be at the forefront of delivering vital support to services that change lives. 
Key Competencies & Personal Attributes 

• Competitive & Driven: You have a natural desire to win and outperform targets. You see goals as challenges and approach them with energy and ambition. You enjoy being part of a high-achieving team. 

• Fiery & Passionate: You bring intensity and urgency to everything you do. You care deeply about your work and about making a difference in the social care space. 

• Resilient Under Pressure: You bounce back quickly from setbacks, stay calm under stress, and use rejection as fuel to come back stronger. You’re unshakeable in the face of challenges. 

• Strong Work Ethic: You are self-motivated, consistent, and proactive. You’re not afraid to put in the hours or go the extra mile to achieve success—for yourself and your clients. 

• Excellent Memory & Attention to Detail: You can recall candidate preferences, client nuances, and job details quickly, allowing you to build stronger, more effective relationships and spot opportunities ahead of others. 

• People-Oriented: You understand what motivates social work professionals and clients alike. You’re great at reading people and building rapport quickly. 

• Organised & Tenacious: You can juggle a heavy workload, follow up relentlessly, and keep multiple plates spinning without losing track of detail. 

 
Essential Requirements 

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• High emotional intelligence and the ability to influence others. 

• Resilience and ambition to work in a high-performance sales culture. 

 
Desirable Traits 

• Knowledge of the UK Social Work market  

• Experience using CRM or recruitment-specific platforms (e.g. Vincere, Bullhorn). 

• Ambition to grow a desk 

 
Hoop Behaviours:  
At Hoop, our purpose, promise, and values are deeply ingrained in everything we do. We believe in the significance of upholding these values through the actions and behaviours of every single member of our team. Demonstrating these values is not just important; it is fundamental to your journey as an employee at Hoop. We place great emphasis on maintaining these behaviours, as they form the cornerstone of your employment with us. 
About Hoop 
Hoop Recruitment is a Welsh based recruitment agency, which is 2024 transitioned to become 100% employee-owned, becoming an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).  
  
Founded in 2016, our recruitment agency is on a mission to redefine the perception of recruitment. At our core, we embody the values of empathy, integrity, drive, and expertise, which guide every aspect of our work. Growth has been quick yet sustainable, and we have been identified as one of the fastest growing companies in Wales in 2021, 2022 & 2023. We work with a curated selection of public, private and third sector clients and hold a Gold REC accreditation. We listen more than we talk, we believe in quality not quantity.  
  
At our heart, we are driven by integrity and empathy. We understand that effective recruitment is not merely about identifying candidates with the right skills and qualifications; it's about finding individuals who are a perfect fit for the role, both professionally and personally.  
  
We prioritise listening over talking, and we take the time to understand not only your professional aspirations but also your personal pressures. Our goal is to connect you with jobs that complement your life rather than disrupt it because we believe that happiness at work is the key to a fulfilling life. We’ll help find jobs that work with, not against, you. We believe that’s the key to happiness.  
  
We are experts in the field, offering recruitment solutions at all levels throughout Wales and the Southwest. Our dedicated teams, led by industry leaders, are bolstered by a network of talented and well-connected recruitment consultants. Each of us is unique, bringing our own perspective and expertise to the table.  
  
We’re all different, all our own people. And we’re all committed to making a positive difference to the way people work and live.