Business Details
11 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Healthcare & Education Recruitment Specialists in Ferndown
Established in 2015, Care First UK is a family-run recruitment agency specialising in permanent placements within the healthcare and education sectors. With over 34 years of combined experience in recruitment and healthcare, our team of six dedicated professionals prioritises personalised service, ensuring candidates and employers are matched based on both professional qualifications and personal ethos.We offer 24/7 support, including evenings and weekends, and specialise in Recruitment Days to expedite placements. Our services cover nursing, care home management, support workers, and ancillary roles, with a focus on reducing agency costs and providing tailored solutions. Backed by a 4.8 Google rating, we pride ourselves on transparency, competitive pricing, and a commitment to candidate well-being.
Services
Permanent Recruitment
Recruitment Days
CV Writing
Interview Training
Sector-Specific Placements
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years combined experience in healthcare recruitment.
- Our family-run business offers a personal, caring service 24/7.
- We specialise in Recruitment Days for urgent staffing needs.
- We guarantee placements within 24-48 hours for employers.
- Our team understands both provider and candidate perspectives in healthcare.
Associations and certifications
- REC Corporate Partner
What people say
Caring company
Well looked after
Stress-free experience
Quick feedback
Personalised service
Services
Permanent Recruitment
We specialise in permanent placements for healthcare and education sectors. Our rigorous screening ensures candidates match employers' skills and cultural requirements. Services include CV shortlisting, pre-screening, and interview coordination.
Recruitment Days
Our Recruitment Days guarantee placements within 24-48 hours. Employers can interview multiple candidates in one day, reducing agency costs and time-to-hire. Ideal for care homes, schools, and domiciliary services.
CV Writing
Our CV generator and expert guidance help candidates create standout applications. We focus on highlighting relevant skills, qualifications, and achievements to secure interviews in competitive sectors.
Interview Training
We provide tailored interview tips and role-playing exercises. Candidates gain confidence in articulating their experience and aligning with employer expectations for healthcare and education roles.
Sector-Specific Placements
We place professionals in nursing, care home management, learning disabilities, and ancillary roles. Our consultants understand sector-specific requirements, ensuring placements in elderly care, mental health, and education settings.
People
Abdul Jaffer
Founder
With over 30 years in recruitment and 15 in healthcare, Abdul founded Care First UK in 2015. He established the company's ethos of personalised service and stress-free recruitment processes before passing leadership to his son Adam.
Adam Jaffer
Managing Partner
Adam has 15 years in healthcare and 10 in recruitment. He specialises in mental health, learning disabilities, and nursing roles. He prioritises attention to detail and a personal approach to candidate-employer matching.
Questions
What sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on healthcare and education recruitment, including nursing, care home management, support workers, and ancillary roles like chefs and housekeeping staff.
How quickly can you fill vacancies?
Our Recruitment Days guarantee placements within 24-48 hours. We've filled up to 10 roles in a week and 150 placements annually for single clients.
Do you charge for CV writing or interview training?
No, these services are included free with our recruitment support to help candidates secure interviews and job offers.
Are your fees competitive?
Yes. We offer affordable fees with no advertising costs and a rebate scheme if candidates leave within three months.
Do you operate outside regular business hours?
Yes. Our team works 24/7, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate urgent staffing needs and candidate inquiries.
