Business Details
12 Years
experience
Ethical Recruitment Services in North East England
Established in 2014, we are an independent recruitment agency dedicated to ethical and transparent practices in Education, Social Care, and Public Sector staffing. Our founders, with extensive sector experience, identified a need for integrity in recruitment and built a business prioritising candidate care and client satisfaction. We combine specialist knowledge with a personalised approach, serving thirteen local authorities and diverse organisations across the North East while maintaining national reach.Our Cyber Essentials certification and Disability Confident Employer status reflect our commitment to industry standards and inclusivity. With 100% candidate recommendation rates and multi-award recognition, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions that balance SME agility with corporate reliability.
Services
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Recruitment
Education Sector
Social Care
Public Sector
Candidate Care
Compliance Checks
Trainee Recruitment
Worker Support
Ethical Recruitment
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We are a multi-award-winning recruitment agency with sector-specific expertise
- Our 100% candidate recommendation rate demonstrates exceptional satisfaction
- Cyber Essentials certified for information security excellence
- Disability Confident Employer committed to inclusive recruitment practices
- Proven track record serving thirteen local authorities and diverse organisations
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials
- Disability Confident Employer
What people say
Hassle free process
Exemplary service
Qualified reliable staff
Positive impact
Highly recommended
Services
Temporary Staffing
We provide qualified temporary workers for immediate staffing needs across Education, Social Care, and Public sectors. Our rigorous vetting ensures reliable candidates matched to specific organisational requirements. Clients benefit from flexible solutions that maintain service continuity without compromising quality standards.
Permanent Recruitment
Our permanent recruitment service delivers long-term staffing solutions through targeted candidate sourcing. We specialise in placing professionals in education establishments, care facilities, and public sector organisations. The process includes comprehensive interviews and market analysis to ensure lasting placements.
Candidate Care
We prioritise candidate welfare through transparent communication and career development support. Services include interview preparation, ongoing mentoring, and 24/7 assistance during assignments. Our weekly pay system and worker recognition schemes demonstrate commitment to fair treatment and professional growth.
People
Louise Burns
Company Director
Award-winning business leader with extensive experience in education and social care recruitment. Founded Nineteen Recruitment to address industry ethical gaps, combining practical sector knowledge with strategic leadership to deliver client-focused solutions.
Michael Burns
Director of Operations
Oversees daily operations while maintaining the company's ethical recruitment culture. Brings operational expertise to ensure service delivery standards across all sectors, balancing organisational efficiency with personalised client engagement.
Nicola Lowery
Head of Social Care Division
Recruitment specialist with 15+ years' experience in social care sector placements. Manages complex staffing requirements for residential care settings and homeless hostels, maintaining high candidate quality standards and client satisfaction.
Francesca Metcalf
Head of Public Sector
Public sector recruitment expert delivering tailored staffing solutions for local authorities and government bodies. Specialises in navigating public sector compliance requirements while providing efficient, transparent recruitment services.
Questions
What sectors does Nineteen Recruitment specialise in?
We focus on Education, Social Care, and Public Sector recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions across these key areas.
How does Nineteen Recruitment ensure ethical practices?
We maintain transparency in all dealings, hold Cyber Essentials certification, operate as a Disability Confident Employer, and actively eliminate bias through continuous process reviews.
What support do candidates receive?
Candidates get interview preparation, 24/7 assignment support, career mentoring, and weekly pay through our ethical payment system with no umbrella fees.
Do you operate beyond the North East region?
While based in Tyne and Wear, we successfully deliver recruitment services nationwide, including London, the Midlands, and South West regions.
How can I register with Nineteen Recruitment?
Complete our straightforward registration process online or contact our North Shields office directly for alternative registration arrangements.
