Strategic Partnership Proposal

Recruitment, Apprenticeship &
Workforce Development Solution

Building sustainable workforce pipelines for long-term staffing success in the UK care sector.

Care Homes Supported Living Children's Residential Learning Disability
Strategic Partnership Proposal

Executive Summary

The UK health and social care sector continues to face significant workforce challenges, including staff shortages, high employee turnover, increasing agency dependency, rising recruitment costs, and growing compliance pressures from CQC and Ofsted.

Care providers are under constant pressure to maintain safe staffing levels while ensuring quality care delivery, safeguarding compliance, and sustainable workforce planning.

At the same time, there is a growing number of students, graduates, career changers, and aspiring professionals seeking structured employment opportunities through apprenticeships and long-term career pathways within the care sector.

Our agency provides a complete workforce solution by connecting both sides. We specialise in recruiting, screening, onboarding, and placing suitable apprentice candidates and support staff into care settings across the UK.

Our Vision

To become a leading workforce development and apprenticeship recruitment partner for the UK care sector

We help providers reduce staffing instability and create long-term recruitment solutions.

"The future of care recruitment is not reactive hiring. It is strategic workforce planning."

What We Specialise In:

Residential Care Homes
Nursing Homes
Supported Living
Learning Disability
Mental Health
Domiciliary Care
Children's Homes
Specialist Services

Apprenticeship Training Pathways

We work alongside apprenticeship training providers to ensure candidates receive structured development through nationally recognised qualifications.

Adult Care Worker

Level 2

Lead Adult Care

Level 3

Lead Practitioner

Level 4

Residential Childcare

Level 3

Children & Families

Level 3

Leadership & Mgmt

Level 5+

Current vacancies show salaries from approximately £14,500 to £26,000 depending on level and employer.

Industry Challenges

Challenges We Solve

Understanding the workforce crisis facing UK care providers today.

1. Permanent Staff Shortages

Many providers struggle to consistently recruit for essential roles.

  • • Support Workers
  • • Healthcare Assistants
  • • Senior Carers
  • • Residential Support Workers
  • • Team Leaders

2. High Staff Turnover

Short-term recruitment leads to poor retention outcomes.

  • • Failed probation periods
  • • Repeated recruitment cycles
  • • Operational instability
  • • Increased costs
  • • Service disruption

3. Excessive Agency Spend

Emergency agency reliance creates inflated costs.

  • • Inflated staffing costs
  • • Inconsistent care delivery
  • • Reduced workforce stability
  • • Budget pressure
  • • Limited control

4. Compliance Pressure

CQC and Ofsted expect safe, trained, compliant staff.

  • • Safe staffing levels
  • • Trained & competent staff
  • • Safeguarding compliance
  • • Workforce development
  • • Leadership structures

5. Apprenticeship Gap

Many providers underutilise apprenticeship pathways.

  • • Missed funding opportunities
  • • Workforce development gaps
  • • Skills shortages
  • • Retention challenges
  • • Career progression issues

Our Solution

Strategic workforce planning through recruitment + apprenticeship + retention.

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Our Solution

End-to-End Workforce Solution

Recruitment + Apprenticeship + Retention Model

1

Candidate Sourcing

We focus on values-based recruitment, not just CV matching. We recruit individuals committed to long-term careers in care.

College Students University Students Graduates Career Changers Experienced Staff
2

Screening & Compliance

We manage all compliance requirements to reduce risk for employers and improve hiring quality.

Interviews
DBS Preparation
Right to Work
Safeguarding Checks
References
Onboarding Ready
3

Employer Placement

Placement decisions are based on suitability, retention potential, and service need.

Care Homes Supported Living Children's Homes Residential Schools Autism Services Mental Health
4

Apprenticeship Coordination

We work alongside colleges, universities, and training providers for structured qualification pathways.

Level 2

Adult Care Worker

Level 3

Lead Adult Care

Level 4

Lead Practitioner

Level 5+

Leadership

5

Retention Support

We remain involved post-placement to create stronger long-term outcomes than standard recruitment models.

Probation Success

Retention

Progression

Apprenticeship

Stability

Financial Model

Financial Partnership Structure

Flexible partnership models designed for providers of all sizes.

Employer Responsibilities

What providers cover

  • Apprentice salary / wages
  • Workplace supervision
  • Placement opportunity
  • Internal line management
  • Practical on-the-job development

Employers pay full wages while apprentices complete training: £18,200 - £26,000 annually

Training Provider Responsibilities

What training partners deliver

  • Formal qualification delivery
  • Mandatory training
  • Off-the-job learning
  • Assessments
  • End Point Assessment

Fully funded through Apprenticeship Levy or government contribution

Agency Revenue Structure

Placement Fees

Retained Contracts

Workforce Agreements

Exclusive Partnerships

Strategic Contracts

Example Revenue Projection

10

Apprentice Placements / Month

£1,500

Average Placement Fee

£15,000

Monthly Revenue

Children's residential placements may range significantly higher due to specialist requirements and compliance complexity. This model supports sustainable six-figure business growth.

Special Offer

Pilot Partnership Programme

We propose an initial pilot programme of 5-10 Apprentice Placements to allow providers to assess quality before entering long-term partnership agreements.

Recruitment
Screening & Compliance
Onboarding Support
Apprenticeship Coordination
Workforce Planning Consultation
Care Homes Supported Living Children's Homes

Why Providers Choose Us

We do not offer basic recruitment. We offer workforce strategy.

We help providers reduce:

Hiring stress
Repeated vacancies
Failed recruitment
High agency spend
Compliance risk

While improving:

Workforce retention
Staffing consistency
Inspection readiness
Staff development
Service quality

"This is a partnership model, not a transactional recruitment service."

Get Started

Next Steps

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

The Future of Care Recruitment

"The providers who build apprenticeship pipelines today will lead the sector tomorrow."

"The providers who continue relying only on emergency recruitment will remain trapped in reactive staffing cycles."

We offer a permanent solution.

We build the people. We create the workforce pipeline.

We support your growth. We become your long-term recruitment partner.

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

Ready to Build Your Workforce Pipeline?

Contact us today to discuss your partnership options.

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

Contact Information

Phone

01908229574

Address

314 Midsummer Court
Milton Keynes, England
MK9 2BU

Empower Living Support Limited

Healthcare Recruitment & Apprenticeship Workforce Solutions

Our Services

Staffing Solutions for Care Providers

Reliable, vetted support workers for supported living, residential care, and domiciliary care across Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.

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Reliable Staffing and Support Solutions You Can Trust

At Empower Living Support, we provide high-quality staffing and personalised support solutions for care providers, supported living services, local authorities, housing teams, and families.

We are a professional support and staffing agency that specialises in supplying experienced, compassionate, and fully compliant support workers who help individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity.

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Referrals and Partnerships Welcome

We Work With:

Supported Living
Care Homes
Domiciliary Care
Local Authorities
Housing Associations
Social Workers
NHS Services
Private Clients

Whether you need urgent staffing support, long-term agency cover, or permanent recruitment solutions, we are here to help.

Contact us today to discuss your staffing requirements.

Why Organisations Choose Empower Living Support

We are committed to professionalism, compliance, and dependable service delivery.

Fully Vetted & Compliant Staff

All staff are DBS checked, trained, and fully compliant with regulatory standards.

Fast & Reliable Placements

Quick turnaround times to ensure your staffing needs are met promptly.

Flexible Staffing Solutions

Tailored staffing packages to match your specific requirements and schedules.

High-Quality Candidate Matching

Careful matching of staff skills and experience to your service needs.

Strong Safeguarding Standards

Prioritising the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable individuals at all times.

Professional Communication

Clear, responsive communication throughout our partnership.

Long-Term Partnership Support

Building lasting relationships focused on your ongoing success.

A Genuine Focus on Care Quality

Putting quality care at the heart of everything we do.

Need Staff? Get Started Today

Tell us your staffing needs and we'll have workers ready for your next shift. Fast response, reliable staff, competitive rates.

Strategic Partnerships

Recruitment, Apprenticeship &
Workforce Development

An end-to-end workforce solution designed for sustainable staffing success in the care sector.

Industry Challenges We Solve

  • 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.

Residential Support Workers
Senior Residential Workers
Waking Night Staff
Behaviour Support Workers
Therapeutic Support Staff
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Premium Recruitment Services

  • Higher Ofsted compliance standards
  • Enhanced safeguarding requirements
  • Emotional resilience expertise
  • Trauma-informed care knowledge

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

POPULAR

Retained Contracts

£1,500-3,500

per month

Children's Homes

18-25%

or flat fee

Apprenticeship

Custom

workforce packages

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