Who We Are

Stratton Mills Recruitment is a specialist social care recruitment agency supporting Ofsted and CQC-regulated services across the UK. We are particularly experienced in working with children’s residential homes, where safeguarding, consistency and high-quality staffing are critical to positive outcomes.

We provide temporary, permanent and emergency recruitment solutions, working in close partnership with providers to ensure staffing arrangements support safe, stable and compliant services.

Our Purpose

Our purpose is simple: to support social care services with the right people, at the right time, in the right way. We understand that recruitment in social care is not just about filling shifts or vacancies. It is about protecting vulnerable people, supporting staff wellbeing and helping services meet their regulatory responsibilities with confidence.

Our CARE Values

  • Putting people at the heart of every decision we make. We prioritise the wellbeing, safety and dignity of those receiving care, as well as the professionals supporting them.

  • We are honest, transparent and realistic in our approach. We provide clear advice, set fair expectations and act with integrity in every interaction.

  • We believe strong, long-term relationships lead to better outcomes. We work collaboratively with providers and candidates, taking time to understand needs, values and goals.

  • We remain accessible, responsive and supportive, including through our out-of-hours service. We listen carefully and act proactively to support our partners.

Everything we do at Stratton Mills Recruitment is underpinned by our CARE values

We work across the social care sector, with a strong focus on:

  • Ofsted-regulated children’s residential homes

  • Services supporting children and young people with learning disabilities

  • Homes supporting individuals with emotional and behavioural needs

  • CQC-regulated social care services

Our sector knowledge allows us to understand regulatory expectations, operational pressures and the importance of consistent, competent staffing.

Our experience & specialism

How we work with candidates

We also believe that supported, well-prepared candidates deliver better care. We work closely
with our candidates to:

  • Understand their experience and career goals

  • Match them with suitable services

  • Support training, compliance and development

  • Provide ongoing communication and support

How we work with providers

We take a consultative, partnership-led approach.
This means:

  • Taking time to understand your service model and ethos

  • Discussing staffing challenges openly and honestly

  • Providing recruitment solutions that prioritise safeguarding and stability

  • Remaining responsive, including during emergencies

We aim to be a trusted recruitment partner, not just a supplier.

Why choose Stratton Mills recruitment

We also believe that supported, well-prepared candidates deliver better care. We work closely
with our candidates to:

  • Understand their experience and career goals

  • Match them with suitable services

  • Support training, compliance and development

  • Provide ongoing communication and support

Talk To Our Team

If you would like to learn more about Stratton Mills Recruitment or discuss how we can support your service or career, we would welcome the opportunity to speak with you.

Contact Us