Business Details
11 Years
experience
Trusted Healthcare Recruitment Services in Dorset
Established in 2015, we are a family-run recruitment consultancy with over 30 years of combined expertise in permanent recruitment and the healthcare sector. Our dedicated team prioritises personalised service, ensuring precise candidate-employer matches through meticulous screening and a deep understanding of healthcare's professional and personal demands. With a 24/7 commitment to clients, we specialise in rapid recruitment solutions, including same-day staffing guarantees, while maintaining rigorous attention to detail and sector-specific knowledge.Our approach eliminates unnecessary costs, offering competitive pricing with rebate schemes and free vacancy advertising. Recognised as Corporate Partners with the Recruitment & Employment Confederation, we combine industry authority with a caring ethos to deliver lasting placements across the UK.
Services
Healthcare Recruitment
Education Recruitment
Recruitment Days
CV Writing Services
Candidate Support
Details
- Year established: 2015
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 recruitment support for urgent staffing needs
- Our team has 30+ years combined experience in healthcare recruitment
- We guarantee same-day or next-day staffing through recruitment days
- Personalised candidate screening ensures precise role compatibility
- We operate with full transparency and no hidden fees
Associations and certifications
- REC Corporate Partner
What people say
Personalised service
Caring company
Well looked after
Stress free experience
Guided every step
Services
Healthcare Recruitment
We specialise in permanent healthcare recruitment, placing qualified professionals in nursing, care management, and support roles. Our rigorous vetting process ensures candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit for care providers. With sector-specific knowledge spanning elderly care, learning disabilities, and mental health, we deliver lasting placements that reduce staff turnover for employers.
Recruitment Days
Our recruitment days guarantee swift staffing solutions for urgent vacancies. Employers can fill 3-10 positions within 24-48 hours through targeted candidate interviews. This service reduces agency costs by 60-70% compared to temporary staffing while maintaining quality standards through pre-screened applicants matched to specific job requirements.
CV Writing Services
We provide free CV creation assistance to healthcare professionals seeking employment. Our tailored templates highlight relevant qualifications and experience in care sectors. The service includes interview preparation tips and skills presentation guidance to improve candidates' success rates in competitive job markets.
Education Recruitment
We place qualified education professionals in schools and specialist learning environments. Our expertise covers teaching, support staff, and management roles requiring safeguarding compliance. We match candidates' pedagogical approaches with institutions' educational philosophies to ensure long-term compatibility between staff and employers.
Candidate Support
We offer ongoing support to healthcare professionals throughout their job search. Services include interview coaching, career progression advice, and access to training opportunities. Our team provides feedback on applications and negotiates employment terms to ensure candidates secure roles matching their skills and career aspirations.
People
Abdul Jaffer
Founder
With 30 years' recruitment experience and 15 years in healthcare, Abdul established Care First UK in 2015. He developed the company's personalised approach to recruitment, focusing on candidate well-being and employer needs before passing leadership to his son Adam.
Adam Jaffer
Managing Partner
Adam has 15 years' healthcare experience and 10 years in recruitment. He specialises in mental health and learning disability roles, maintaining his father's commitment to detailed candidate matching while expanding the company's nationwide services.
Questions
What healthcare sectors do you specialise in?
We cover nursing, care homes, learning disabilities, mental health, and support roles across elderly and domiciliary care sectors.
How quickly can you fill urgent vacancies?
Our recruitment days guarantee 3-10 placements within 24-48 hours through pre-screened candidates matched to your requirements.
Do you charge candidates for your services?
No, our CV writing assistance and job matching services are completely free for healthcare professionals seeking employment.
What makes your recruitment approach different?
We combine 30+ years' sector expertise with personal interviews to match both technical skills and workplace ethos compatibility.
How do you ensure candidate quality?
We conduct thorough background checks, verify qualifications, and assess cultural fit through structured interviews before recommending candidates.
Reviews (7)
Alice Bird
Oct 15, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
5* mark was very professional and excellent with helping me get an interview. Quick responses, excellent communication. And very friendly. 100% happy with his service.
5* mark was very professional and excellent with helping me get an interview. Quick responses, excellent communication. And very friendly. 100% happy with his service.
Dave Clitheroe
Sep 25, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
I called the office and had a great conversation with Mark, who was very friendly and professional. He got me a suitable interview quickly and was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process.
I called the office and had a great conversation with Mark, who was very friendly and professional. He got me a suitable interview quickly and was extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process.
Paul Abbott
Aug 23, 2021
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Care First Uk supported my application professionally, offering excellent guidance throughout the process.
Adam was very responsive and guided me through the employers processes professionally. Thank you Adam and Care First Uk for supporting me to achieve my new role successfully. I highly recommend Care First Uk for your recruitment needs.
Adam was very responsive and guided me through the employers processes professionally. Thank you Adam and Care First Uk for supporting me to achieve my new role successfully. I highly recommend Care First Uk for your recruitment needs.
Maisie Browne
Aug 15, 2021
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Mark was very helpful and helped get the ball rolling for me to get an interview and passing all my information along. Very responsive and offered good advice and guidance.
Maz
Aug 14, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
They reached out to me very quickly after my application and have maintained in frequent contact since, letting me know about each process of my application. They also gave me a lot of helpful information and tips for the role Id be taking and made me feel confident for my interview.
They reached out to me very quickly after my application and have maintained in frequent contact since, letting me know about each process of my application. They also gave me a lot of helpful information and tips for the role Id be taking and made me feel confident for my interview.
Ima Effiong
Jul 24, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Care First was very professional in their approach. They listened and understood my qualification and what I needed and matched me with the right job. Keep up the good work.
Care First was very professional in their approach. They listened and understood my qualification and what I needed and matched me with the right job. Keep up the good work.
Adeola Fajana
Apr 30, 2021
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Care First recruiters are highly professional and efficient. They add a personal touch to recruitment and thoroughly go through the process with candidates, making them look forward to their first day on the job. Their recruitment process felt humane, smooth and meticulous all at once, and their influence made me develop more interest in the company/role I was being interviewed for. After a series of interview tips and drills from Care First, I aced the main interview and got the job! A Big thank you to the Care First team for the top notch service! I would recommend your company over and over
