Permanent Recruitment
Permanent, direct-hire recruitment for Children's Homes and Supported Accommodation providers — sourcing experienced professionals who stay.
Providers looking to recruit permanent, direct-hire staff into leadership and operational roles within their children's home or supported accommodation provision. Whether you are filling a single vacancy or building a new team, we manage the full permanent recruitment process from role profiling to placement.
What it includes
- Role profiling and person specification development
- Advertising and sourcing of suitable candidates
- Application sift and shortlisting
- Interview arrangement and support
- Safer recruitment checks in line with Schedule 2
- Offer management and onboarding coordination
The outcomes
- A permanent, direct-hire candidate matched to your role and culture
- A compliant, safer-recruitment-ready new starter
- Reduced time-to-hire and stronger long-term retention
Our recruitment process
Every permanent recruitment assignment follows a structured, compliant process — from role profiling to placement, with safer recruitment at every stage.
Working Agreement
We agree the scope, outcomes and fees in writing before any work begins. You know exactly what's included and what it costs.
Initial Assessment
Where needed, we conduct an initial visit or document review to understand your provision, your challenges and your goals.
Delivery & Support
We deliver agreed services — coaching, documentation, inspections, training — with clear communication and evidence at every stage.
Review & Improve
Every engagement ends with clear actions, recommendations and pathways for ongoing support. Nothing is left to chance.
Questions about this role
The most common questions about our recruitment terms and process.
Our fee is 10% of the gross basic annual salary plus VAT where applicable. The first 50% is payable 7 calendar days after the candidate commences employment and the second 50% is payable at 26 weeks after commencement, provided the candidate remains in post and has passed probation.
Need consultancy support alongside recruitment?
We also provide consultancy services — Ofsted registration, Regulation 44, policies, leadership development, training and more.
Explore how Nurturing Steps can support your recruitment
Ready to discuss permanent recruitment?
Book a confidential, no-obligation consultation to discuss your requirements.