Brighterkind are a well-respected and trusted Care provider in the UK, they provide personal and nursing care, recreational activities and quality food and dining, to residents. They put happiness and health at the heart of their philosophy. It’s an approach, they believe is essential as we all live longer. brighterkind care is currently offered in over 70 care homes across the UK, and is part of the Four Seasons Health Care group of companies.
It’s no secret that the Health and Social Care sector is facing a major recruitment challenge. Implementation of the national living wage, Care Worker shortages and increasing competition from other sectors such as retail have led some healthcare providers to close services and restructure their businesses. The sector is undoubtedly struggling to manage the ever-increasing demand and dwindling supply of suitably qualified and experienced staff. Gilbert Meher were approached to manage a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) for the company in 2015. an RPO process is when a company transfers all or part of its permanent recruitment to an external provider. This agreement entails all permanent recruitment of staff members across the organisation.
Our experienced consultants operate with absolute discretion and are experts in finding exceptional individuals for challenging roles. Leaders need the right attributes combined with experience and cultural fit. From clinical, to operational and through to functional appointments, our healthcare networks are second to none. We have a strong track record providing outstanding recruitment processes throughout the care sector. Therefore, when recruiting for brighterkind, talent pools and resources are exemplarily.
Our sector specialists excel in identifying individuals who will drive success. We understood that recruitment for an organisation like brighterkind can be complicated, demanding and sometimes an urgent process. Our team of specialist consultants ensure that only the highest quality of candidates are put forward. We work closely with brighterkind’s management teams to accurately assess the individual needs of each of the organisations business areas. We respond flexibly and sensitively to the needs brighterkinds Manager’s, bringing enthusiasm, knowledge and drive as part of our approach to providing an outstanding service.
The partnership has been a huge success, with Gilbert Meher becoming an integral part of the business model. Brighterkind has some of the lowest agency costs within the Social Care sector, much of this is down to having a RPO with us and a particular focus on permanent recruitment. According to brighterkind, this partnership has saved over £200,000 per year, on Nurse recruitment alone.
