Specialists in children's care recruitment
We exist because children in residential care deserve workers who are properly vetted, well-matched, and genuinely committed to the sector. That belief shapes everything we do.
< 5 days
Average time to placement
98%
Compliance pass rate
200+
Workers on our register
NW only
Focused regional coverage
Built by people who know children's care
Elevate Workforce was founded by recruitment professionals with direct experience in children's residential care. We saw too many homes struggling with last-minute agency workers who didn't understand the sector — and too many good care workers placed in environments that weren't right for them.
We set out to do it differently: a specialist agency, focused entirely on the Northwest, with a vetting process rigorous enough to give providers genuine confidence in every worker we place.
Today we work with children's homes, supported living providers, and local authorities across Greater Manchester, Lancashire, and Merseyside — placing Residential Support Workers, Night Support Workers, Senior Care Workers, and Team Leaders into roles where they can make a real difference.
Northwest focused
Greater Manchester • Lancashire • Merseyside
Our values
Children first
Every placement decision starts with one question: is this the right person to be around vulnerable young people? Compliance is the floor, not the ceiling.
Rigorous vetting
Enhanced DBS, two verified references, right-to-work checks, and a face-to-face interview before any worker joins our register.
Northwest roots
We know the region, the providers, and the communities. Our local knowledge means faster placements and better cultural fit.
Responsive by design
Rota gaps don't wait for office hours. We're reachable when you need us and committed to placing workers in under 5 days.
Sector specialists
We recruit exclusively for children's residential care. No generalist guesswork — just deep sector knowledge applied every day.
Long-term relationships
We measure success by repeat business and worker retention, not volume. Quality placements build lasting partnerships.
Every worker. Every time.
Our compliance process is non-negotiable. No worker joins our register without passing every check below.
Enhanced DBS check
Processed and verified before any placement
Two professional references
From recent, relevant care roles
Right to work verification
Original documents checked in person
Safeguarding training
Level 2 minimum, kept up to date
Children's care experience
Verified against employment history
Face-to-face interview
Values and sector knowledge assessed
Ready to work with us?
Whether you need to fill a rota gap or find your next role in children's care, we're here to help.