Strategic Partnership Proposal

Recruitment, Apprenticeship &
Workforce Development

Connecting care providers with exceptional talent through comprehensive workforce solutions

Care Homes Supported Living Children's Residential Homes Learning Disability Services
Executive Summary

The Challenge & Our Solution

Industry Challenges

  • Permanent staff shortages across all care settings
  • High employee turnover and failed probation periods
  • Excessive agency spend on emergency staffing
  • CQC and Ofsted compliance pressure
  • Underused apprenticeship opportunities

Our Solution

We provide a complete workforce solution by connecting care providers with motivated candidates and apprenticeship pathways.

  • Values-based recruitment, not just CV matching
  • Full screening, DBS, and compliance management
  • Apprenticeship coordination with training providers
  • Retention support for long-term success
Our Process

Recruitment + Apprenticeship + Retention

An end-to-end workforce solution designed for sustainable staffing success.

1

Candidate Sourcing

We recruit college students, university graduates, career changers, and experienced care staff seeking qualifications and long-term careers in care.

2

Screening & Compliance

We manage interviews, DBS preparation, Right to Work verification, safeguarding checks, reference collection, and onboarding readiness.

3

Employer Placement

We match candidates with suitable employers across care homes, supported living, children's homes, residential schools, and specialist services.

4

Apprenticeship Coordination

We work alongside colleges, universities, and training providers for Adult Care Worker Level 2, Lead Adult Care Worker Level 3, and Leadership pathways.

5

Retention Support

We remain involved post-placement to support probation success, retention improvement, progression planning, and workforce stability.

Premium Division

Children's Homes Division

Children's Residential Homes require significantly stronger recruitment standards due to Ofsted regulation, safeguarding intensity, and emotional resilience requirements.

This sector requires specialist recruitment, not general staffing. Because of the complexity and compliance involved, this division supports stronger placement fees and higher-value partnerships.

Staff We Supply:

Residential Support Workers
Senior Residential Workers
Waking Night Staff
Behaviour Support Workers
Therapeutic Support Staff
Contact Supervisors

Why Premium Pricing?

  • Higher Ofsted compliance standards
  • Enhanced safeguarding requirements
  • Emotional resilience expectations
  • Trauma-informed care expertise
  • Rare and specialist candidates

Recommended fees: 18-25% or flat fee £3,500-£7,000+ per placement

Financial Partnership

Pricing Structure

Flexible partnership models designed for providers of all sizes.

Permanent Placements

15-20%

of annual salary

One-time fee after candidate starts

POPULAR

Retained Contracts

£1,500-3,500

per month

Exclusive recruitment partnership

Children's Homes

18-25%

or flat fee

Specialist premium pricing

Apprenticeship

Custom

workforce packages

Volume-based pricing

First 3 Placements Partnership

Start with pilot pricing at 15% placement fee plus optional monthly retained contract after successful placements. This reduces risk and increases your authority.

Contact Us to Get Started

Are You a Student Seeking an Apprenticeship?

Start your career in care with our apprenticeship programme. Gain qualifications while working and build a rewarding career supporting others.

Earn While You Learn

Get paid while completing your qualification

Recognised Qualifications

Adult Care Worker Level 2 & 3 pathways

Career Progression

Build a long-term career in care

Apply Now for Apprenticeship

Salaries range from £18,200 to £26,000 depending on level and employer

Get Started

Next Steps

Simple process to start your partnership journey.

1

Initial Consultation

Book a call to discuss your staffing needs

2

Workforce Gap Analysis

We assess your recruitment requirements

3

Pilot Programme

Launch with reduced pilot pricing

4

Long-Term Partnership

Expand into retained contracts

Ready to Build Your Workforce Pipeline?

The providers who build apprenticeship pipelines today will lead the sector tomorrow. We offer a permanent solution — we build the people, create the workforce pipeline, and support your growth.

Who Should I Contact?

  • Registered Manager — Staffing shortages and recruitment challenges
  • Operations Manager — Retained contracts and strategic partnerships
  • Responsible Individual — Children's homes and Ofsted compliance
  • Director — Final approvals and long-term agreements

Empower Living Support Limited

Healthcare Recruitment & Apprenticeship Workforce Solutions

Care Homes Supported Living Children's Residential Homes Learning Disability Services

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