Children and Young People Recruitment

Barker Ross Recruitment: Supporting the Children and Young People Sector


At Barker Ross Recruitment, we specialize in delivering highly skilled and dedicated candidates to the Children and Young People sector. As a trusted healthcare recruitment agency, we have built strong relationships within this sector by providing tailored recruitment solutions to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our expertise spans a wide range of settings, including nurseries, residential homes, semi-independent services, day centres, respite services, private hospitals, youth offending teams, secure units, schools, and education facilities. Whether you require permanent staff, contract workers, or interim placements, we can support you in recruiting the right individuals, from compassionate care workers to experienced senior management, ensuring your team is equipped to provide the highest standard of care and support.


Children and Young People Support Roles

With a nationwide presence, our specialist recruitment team is dedicated to supporting your staffing needs. We are always eager to connect with clients and discuss how we can assist in finding the right talent for your organization. With a vast network of skilled candidates across the UK, we are well-equipped to support you in recruiting for a wide range of roles tailored to the Children and Young People sector. below are just some examples of the roles we recruit for:

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  • Early Years Practitioner 
  • Nursery Manager
  • Room Leader
  • Residential Children’s Support Worker
  • Respite Children’s Support
  • Team Leader
  • Deputy Manager
  • Registered Children’s Home Manager
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Teacher
  • Semi-independent Support Worker

Comprehensive Candidate Vetting and Recruitment Services

At Barker Ross Recruitment, we ensure every healthcare candidate undergoes a rigorous vetting process to meet the highest compliance and safety standards. Our comprehensive approach includes:

  • Full Compliance Checks: All candidates are thoroughly vetted to align with industry and client-specific standards.
  • In-House E-Training: We offer 16 tailored training courses to meet your compliance requirements.
  • Enhanced DBS Checks: Every candidate is subjected to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
  • Right to Work Verification: Ensuring all candidates meet legal employment criteria.
  • Detailed Employment History: Full work history checks for every candidate.
  • Candidate Profiles: CVs include a comprehensive overview and details of completed compliance checks.
  • Employment References: Verified references to ensure credibility and suitability for roles.


Permanent Recruitment Services

For permanent recruitment, our specialized Children and Young People team offers a tailored search and selection service, including:

  • Free advertisement of roles.
  • CV sifting and thorough vetting of applicants.
  • Headhunting for niche and specialist roles.


Flexible Recruitment Options

We also provide temp-to-perm agreements, offering flexibility and the opportunity to assess candidates in temporary roles before transitioning them to permanent positions.

Partner with Barker Ross Recruitment to streamline your hiring process and secure the best talent for your organization.

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Speak to our specialists

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your specific requirements in detail. Contact us today, and let our team provide tailored recruitment solutions designed to meet your unique needs. Click here to get in touch today

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Hear from our customers

"Every time we have phoned to cover shifts, the staff sent have been fantastic and we have had excellent reports from our own staff. I cannot fault the service that Barker Ross have provided to us". 

Becky, Grantham

"I have been liaising with Barker Ross for some time now over the night cover for my unit. My account manager has provided consistent cover for the requests that I have made and they have always got back to me very quickly. Barker Ross are very efficient and they will periodically send me emails with the plans for shift cover and clarify that the hours are still correct. I have made some requests at very short notice and they have always managed to find cover.  I have been very pleased with the services provided from Barker Ross and the staff that have been allocated to us".

Alison, Nottingham

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