CareRec Recruitment agency was approached by a care home, located in a suburban area, in need of qualified carers to support their residents. The care home was struggling to maintain its staffing levels due to a high turnover rate, which was causing an increase in the workload for the remaining carers. The care home management team was worried that this could affect the quality of care provided to residents and was in need of a quick and effective solution.

Challenges:

The care home management team had been advertising for carer vacancies for several months but had not been successful in attracting enough qualified candidates. The care home’s location in a suburban area made it challenging to find suitable candidates.

Solution:

The CareRec Recruitment agency, with extensive experience in recruiting care staff, was approached to help the care home with their recruitment needs. CareRec Recruitment agency assigned a dedicated account manager to the care home to help them understand the requirements and find suitable candidates.

The first step for the CareRec Recruitment agency was to advertise the carer vacancies on various job boards, including specialist care websites. The agency also targeted social media platforms to reach a wider audience. They used their database of qualified carers to identify potential candidates who might be interested in the vacancies.

The CareRec Recruitment agency’s account manager also organized a recruitment event at the care home, which allowed potential candidates to meet with the care home management team and learn about the care home’s work culture, job responsibilities, and benefits. The event was a success, with several potential candidates expressing an interest in applying for the carer vacancies.

The CareRec Recruitment agency’s account manager worked closely with the care home management team throughout the recruitment process. The agency carried out an initial screening of applicants, which included verifying their qualifications, experience, and references. They also arranged for interviews and ensured that the care home management team had access to all the necessary information about the candidates.

Results:

The CareRec Recruitment agency’s approach resulted in a significant increase in the number of qualified candidates applying for the carer vacancies. The recruitment event proved to be particularly successful, as several of the candidates who attended were offered positions at the care home.

The care home’s management team was pleased with the quality of candidates and the speed at which the recruitment process was completed. They were impressed with the level of support provided by the CareRec Recruitment agency, which helped them save time and resources in the recruitment process.

Conclusion:

The CareRec Recruitment agency’s approach helped the care home recruit qualified carers quickly and efficiently. The recruitment event was a particularly effective strategy, allowing the care home to meet potential candidates and showcase their work culture. The agency’s screening process ensured that the care home management team had access to only the most suitable candidates, saving them time and resources. The partnership between CareRec Recruitment agency and the care home was a success, resulting in a high-quality team of carers who could provide excellent care to residents.