Matching Hearts
with Homes

Specialist Recruitment for Children’s Residential & Social Care Services

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Stratton Mills Recruitment provides reliable temporary and permanent staffing solutions across the social care sector, with a specialist focus on Ofsted-regulated children’s residential homes. We also support CQC-regulated services, applying the same high standards of safeguarding, compliance and quality across every placement.

We supply fully vetted, trained and dependable staff through a blend of online and face-to-face training. Everything we do is guided by our CARE values — Care, Authenticity, Relationships and Engagement.

Key Highlights

Ofsted children’s residential specialists

CQC-regulated service support

Out-of-hours emergency cover

Temporary & permanent recruitment

Our Care Values

Care – People at the heart of everything we do

Authenticity – Honest and transparent recruitment

Relationships – Long-term partnerships

Engagement – Ongoing support, including out of hours

Our Main Focus

We maintain an active database of qualified professionals ready to step into children’s residential care roles

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A deep focus on children’s homes, we understand the specific requirements of the sector

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We’re not just filling vacancies —we’re matching people who genuinely care about making a difference

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More Than Just Recruitment

A Mission to Make a Difference

At Stratton Mills, we specialise in connecting dedicated professionals with life-changing roles in children’s residential homes. Whether you're building a team or building your career

Services We Provide

  • Whether you're a candidate seeking long-term stability or an employer building a strong, consistent team, our permanent placements connect the right people with the right homes — for lasting impact and growth

  • Our temp staff are available for flexible, short-term or ongoing shifts, giving employers reliable support when they need it most — and offering candidates the chance to gain experience, that can lead to permanent role.

Supplying Residential Childcare Workers the East Midlands as well as Greater Manchester and West Yorkshire.

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Ready to accelerate your growth? Schedule a complimentary consultation to explore how our solutions can fit your objectives and budget. We’ll outline next steps and ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision.

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“Stratton Mills Recruitment have consistently provided reliable, well-trained staff who understand our children’s home.”

— Registered Manager