30 January 2025


A Smarter Approach to Recruitment: Quality Care Recruit!


We are delighted to introduce WMCA members to Quality Care Recruit who will be exhibiting at our next Registered Managers Conference on 19th June.


You can find out more about what they do and how they can support your social care recruitment needs below.


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The social care sector faces mounting challenges in recruiting and retaining skilled workers and leadership. At Quality Care Recruit (QCR), we recognise the need for a strategic approach to finding care staff that doesn’t break the bank.


We specialise in Executive Search (ES) for leadership and Resourcing+ for non-management roles. Our Free Recruitment Process Audit delivers actionable recommendations to improve care providers ability to hire.


Our mission is to significantly reduce cost-per-hire and to significantly improve overall hiring outcomes and retention rates for UK care providers, and our values of Care & Compassion, Trust & Transparency, and Dedication & Determination, drive us every day deliver actual, positive change to the care sector recruitment for good.


Our recruiters are passionate about reducing the workforce burden care providers feel, and our industry expert head-hunters and researchers possess extensive social care recruitment experience in all contract types and understand the distinct demands of every care role across every type of care, enabling us to appoint staff that align perfectly with culture, nuance and needs. 


Executive Search


Traditional hiring methods often lead to high turnover and costly misplacements. We go beyond basic leadership recruitment by offering a comprehensive, tailored approach that ensures long-term success at a cost that matches traditional agency fees:


  • Psychometric & Behavioural Assessments – Leadership potential and alignment with organisational values.
  • Scenario-Based Interviews – Decision-making and problem-solving skills using organisation-specific nuance and needs.
  • Nuanced Candidate Evaluations – Cultural fit, strategic vision, and leadership style.
  • Background Searches & Video Profiles – Gain a 360-degree view before making crucial leadership decisions.
  • Onboarding & Retention Strategies – Integration and long-term workforce stability with structured frameworks and ongoing guidance.


Recruit to Retain


Finding the right candidate is just the beginning. QCR’s Retention strategy ensures leadership hires stay and thrive, including:


  • Customised Training & Development – From NVQs to leadership coaching
  • Rewards & Benefits Solutions – We assist with tailored pension plans, life assurance, and salary sacrifice schemes to boost employee satisfaction.
  • Operational Support – From digital care planning to compliance consultancy


Resourcing+ (COMING MARCH 25’)


For care providers seeking carers and nurses, our new Resourcing+ service helps fill below-management roles saving up to 97% on recruitment costs and includes:


  • Job advert creation, sponsorship & promotion
  • Candidate screening & targeted CV downloads
  • Access to QCR’s extensive professional care network
  • Sponsored job advertising for maximum reach


Free Recruitment Process Audit (RPA)


Struggling to attract the right candidates?


Our FREE Recruitment Process Audit evaluates your:


  • Job postings and candidate attraction strategies
  • Application management and recruitment tech
  • SEO, employer branding, and social media presence


We identify gaps and inefficiencies and offer practical, cost-effective improvements to optimise recruitment outcomes.

Find out more about Free Recruitment Advice.


Your Partner in Care Recruitment


QCR is not just another recruitment agency—we are partners in transforming social care recruitment. Our team of industry experts, head-hunters, and executive researchers understand the specific demands of the sector and work tirelessly to provide exceptional recruitment and retention solutions.



Find out more by contacting Mathew Singleton, Recruitment Manager on 01273 424 904 Ex 240 or email: mathew.singleton@qcaregroup.co.uk. Alternatively, you can contact him using this form: https://form.typeform.com/to/ZnaEoM50



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