Matching Hearts
with Homes

Specialist Recruitment for Children’s Residential & Social Care Services

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

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

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

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.


Work With Us

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.

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

— Registered Manager