Business Details
12 Years
experience
Ethical Recruitment Services in North Shields
Established in 2014, Nineteen Recruitment was founded by Louise Burns, a former teacher with firsthand experience of the recruitment industry's shortcomings. Our company was built on four core principles: ethical operation, transparency, fairness, and exceptional candidate care. We specialise in delivering tailored recruitment solutions for the Education, Social Care, and Public sectors, serving thirteen local authorities and a diverse range of organisations across the North East region. Our team combines sector-specific expertise with a commitment to ethical practices, ensuring clients receive qualified, reliable staff while candidates benefit from transparent representation and ongoing support.With a proven track record in both temporary and permanent placements, we maintain a 100% candidate recommendation rate and have earned recognition as a Disability Confident Employer. Our Cyber Essentials certification underscores our dedication to data security, while our Trainee Recruitment Consultant programme demonstrates our investment in industry talent. By prioritising mutual respect and maintaining a balance between personal service and operational robustness, we have cultivated long-term partnerships with clients and candidates alike.
Services
Education Recruitment
Social Care Recruitment
Public Sector Recruitment
Temporary Staffing
Permanent Recruitment
Candidate Care Services
Compliance Checks
Interview Preparation
Worker of the Month Scheme
24/7 Candidate Support
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We have won regional and national awards for recruitment excellence
- Our 100% candidate recommendation rate demonstrates exceptional service quality
- Cyber Essentials certified for robust data security practices
- 15+ years' experience in social care recruitment specialism
- Personalised service with nationwide recruitment capabilities
Associations and certifications
- Cyber Essentials
What people say
Responsive service
Reliable staffing
Ethical practices
Exemplary professionalism
Hassle-free process
Services
Education Recruitment
Specialist recruitment solutions for educational institutions including schools, academies, and colleges. We provide qualified teaching and support staff tailored to specific institutional needs while maintaining strict compliance with sector regulations. Our consultants possess in-depth knowledge of educational requirements and safeguarding standards, ensuring placements that enhance learning environments and meet Ofsted expectations.
Social Care Recruitment
Comprehensive staffing services for residential care settings and social care organisations. We supply experienced support workers and care professionals for temporary and permanent roles, with rigorous vetting processes to ensure suitability for vulnerable populations. Our team maintains ongoing support for both clients and workers, with a focus on improving care quality and staff retention.
Public Sector Recruitment
Tailored recruitment solutions for public sector organisations including local authorities and NHS trusts. We specialise in navigating complex procurement frameworks while delivering qualified professionals for diverse roles. Our Crown Commercial Service accreditation demonstrates our capability to meet stringent public sector requirements while maintaining efficient, transparent hiring processes.
Candidate Care Services
Holistic support system for registered candidates including interview preparation, career guidance, and 24/7 assistance during assignments. We provide competitive pay rates, weekly payments through umbrella schemes, and regular work opportunities while maintaining open communication channels to address any concerns promptly.
Compliance Checks
Thorough compliance and verification processes for all candidates, including DBS checks, reference validation, and qualification verification. Our streamlined system ensures all regulatory requirements are met efficiently while maintaining transparency for both clients and candidates, minimising delays in the recruitment process.
People
Louise Burns
Company Director
Award-winning business leader with education sector expertise, founded Nineteen Recruitment in 2014 after identifying industry gaps. Drives ethical practices and maintains strategic oversight while championing disability inclusion initiatives through active participation in policy roundtables.
Michael Burns
Director of Operations
Oversees daily operations and service delivery, ensuring compliance with quality standards. Brings extensive management experience to maintain operational efficiency while fostering the company's caring culture across all client interactions and candidate relationships.
Nicola Lowery
Head of Social Care Division
Recruitment specialist with over 15 years' experience in social care staffing. Leads the social care team with deep sector knowledge, maintaining strong relationships with care providers and ensuring appropriate placements for vulnerable populations.
Francesca Metcalf
Head of Public Sector
Public sector recruitment expert managing government and local authority contracts. Specialises in navigating complex procurement frameworks while delivering qualified professionals for diverse roles across the public sector.
Questions
What sectors does Nineteen Recruitment specialise in?
We specialise in Education, Social Care, and Public Sector recruitment, providing both temporary and permanent staffing solutions tailored to each sector's specific requirements.
Are you an ethical recruitment agency?
Yes, we were founded on principles of transparency and ethical practices, holding ourselves accountable to fair treatment of both clients and candidates in all our operations.
Do you operate outside the North East region?
While based in the North East, we successfully recruit nationwide, with experience placing staff in London, the North West, South West, and Midlands regions.
What candidate support services do you offer?
We provide interview preparation, career guidance, 24/7 assignment support, competitive pay rates, and weekly payments through umbrella schemes with no additional fees.
Are you Cyber Essentials certified?
Yes, we maintain Cyber Essentials certification to ensure robust data security protections for both client and candidate information.
Do you offer trainee recruitment opportunities?
We operate a Trainee Recruitment Consultant programme, developing new industry talent while maintaining our high service standards across all recruitment activities.
