Temporary and permanent recruitment for care providers, supported living services, residential homes and specialist settings — matched by people who understand your service.
Our recruitment service
The right people, when care can't wait
Recruitment in care isn’t just about filling shifts, it’s about protecting continuity, dignity and outcomes. That’s why we take the time to understand your environment, service users and what “good” looks like in your service before we recommend candidates.
We provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions across health and social care, supporting providers and organisations with everything from urgent shift cover to building stable teams over time. Our consultants work closely with you to understand your rota patterns, training expectations and role requirements, so the people we place can contribute confidently from day one.
Whether you need one person for tonight’s night shift or a longer-term solution across multiple services, we deliver a responsive, quality-led service that keeps standards high and staffing consistent.
Sector specialists
A recruitment service focused on care settings, so your staffing is handled by people who understand the work, not generalists.
Quality-first matching
We look at suitability, values and experience, not just availability, so placements work for your team and the people you support.
Temp & perm solutions
We provide temporary cover and permanent hires, aligned to your rotas and requirements, so your service stays safe, consistent and fully supported.
What we offer
Temporary staffing
We provide reliable short-notice cover for day shifts, nights and weekends across health and social care settings.
Block bookings
We arrange consistent staff for planned rotas and regular bookings, helping maintain stability and continuity.
Permanent recruitment
We support long-term hiring with values-led matching, helping you build dependable teams that strengthen your service.
Our process
Step 1
Tell us what you need
Share the role, location, shift pattern, start date, client group and any essential requirements.
Step 2
We confirm your details
We clarify responsibilities, training needs and compliance requirements to match accurately.
Step 3
Shortlist presentation
We match based on experience, values and setting fit, then confirm availability and readiness.
Step 4
Shortlist approval
You choose who to proceed with, and we’ll make any refinements quickly based on your feedback.
Step 5
Placement coordination
We handle scheduling, confirmations and the practical details that keep everything running smoothly.
Step 6
Ongoing support
We plan for consistency where possible and refine matching over time to improve outcomes and reliability.
Why choose us
Recruitment in health and social care needs to be dependable, especially when rotas change and pressure is high. We’re built to support services with a responsive, consultant-led approach; clear communication, realistic timeframes and practical solutions that reduce stress for managers and teams.
We focus on reliability and accountability at every stage: robust screening, clear paperwork and a consistent point of contact who understands your service and can respond quickly when needs shift. With regular feedback and a focus on service stability, we help you maintain standards, not just fill gaps.
Dedicated consultant
You’ll have a named point of contact who keeps you updated and makes recruitment feel straightforward.
Care-ready screening
You’ll get thorough checks and suitability-led vetting, so you can book staff with confidence.
Consistency you can rely on
You’ll have repeat bookings where possible and regular feedback, so rotas run smoothly and reliably.
Testimonials
Registered Manager, Supported Living
Operations Lead, Care Provider
Support Worker, Residential Care
Roles we recruit for
We recruit across a range of health and social care specialisms:
- Support Worker roles
- Senior Support roles
- Care Assistant roles
- Residential roles
- Supported Living roles
- LD roles
- Mental Health roles
- Sensory impairments
- Children's Services roles
- Rehab Support Roles
Find flexible work, with support behind you
For our candidates
Whether you’re looking for temporary shifts, regular block bookings or a permanent role, we’ll help you find work that matches your experience, preferences and availability. We’ll talk through the settings you enjoy and the support you’re confident providing, so you can step into each role prepared and comfortable.
You’ll be supported by a recruitment team that treats you like a person, not a timesheet. We’re clear about pay, shift expectations and travel, and we only recommend opportunities that genuinely suit your skills, so you know what you’re walking into. With regular work and a consultant who’s easy to reach, you can build stability and keep moving forward in your care career.
From registration onwards, you’ll have a named contact and straightforward communication about locations, start times and shift details. If you’re ready for your next role in care, we’re ready to help.
FAQs
Before you get started, you may have a few practical questions about how our recruitment support works day-to-day, from the areas we cover and out-of-hours queries, to how we support multi-site providers and align with site-specific onboarding.
We’ve compiled the questions we’re asked most frequently by health and social care services and candidates, focusing on the details that help recruitment run smoothly. If you’re requesting staff, you’ll find guidance on what information to share so we can respond quickly and accurately. If you’re registering as a candidate, you’ll see what happens next. If anything isn’t covered, contact the team and we’ll help.
What roles do you recruit for?
Do you provide temporary and permanent staff?
Can you help with last-minute shift cover?
How do you match candidates to our service?
Can we request the same staff for continuity?
I’m a candidate. How do I register?
We're here to help
Let us solve your staffing needs
We support health and social care services with temporary cover, planned staffing and permanent recruitment, and we also help candidates find flexible shifts and long-term roles in the right settings. Speak to our team to make a free, no-obligation recruitment enquiry; we’ll discuss your requirements, confirm timescales and compliance needs, and recommend the best way forward.
North Office
Call
01244 604 335
info@ens-care.co.uk
Visit our office
Holden House, Chester Business Park, CH4 9QU
South Office
Call
01702 361 405
info@ens-care.co.uk
Visit our office
22-24 Hamlet Court Rd, Westcliff-on-Sea, SS0 7LX
