Safer Recruitment and Compliance in Social Care and Housing
At First for Support, compliance is at the heart of everything we do.
We uphold the highest standards in safeguarding, safer recruitment and training across all social care and social housing placements.
Employers trust us because we combine rigorous vetting, transparent processes and continuous professional development to ensure every worker we supply is fully qualified, compliant and ready to make a positive impact.
Building Trust Through Safer Recruitment and Open Audits
We take compliance seriously and believe transparency builds trust.
Our safer recruitment process protects the people and services we support, ensuring every candidate is:
- DBS-checked and reference-verified annually
- Appropriately trained for their role, with experience working within Ofsted- and CQC-regulated environments
- Reviewed for suitability and conduct before placement
- Monitored through ongoing feedback and compliance checks
We also invite our clients to carry out internal audits of our recruitment and compliance files.
This open-door policy reflects our belief that compliance works best when built on trust, collaboration and transparency.
Consistent Recruitment Compliance Across the South East, South West and Manchester
Our compliance standards remain the same wherever you are based.
We operate under clear safer recruitment policies and maintain up-to-date records for every placement.
Our consultants review candidate files regularly and ensure all staff meet sector-specific compliance requirements, including Ofsted, CQC and local authority expeButtontions.
Mandatory Training for All Social Care and Social Housing Professionals
Every worker we supply completes accredited training and refresher courses in key areas, including:
At First for Support, training and development are an essential part of safer recruitment and quality care delivery.
Social Care Training
All social care professionals supplied by First for Support complete mandatory, role-appropriate training aligned with regulatory expectations for care services. This ensures staff are confident, compliant and prepared to work safely in regulated environments.
Mandatory and refresher training for social care roles includes areas such as:
First Aid
Health and Safety
GDPR
Safeguarding Children
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Epilepsy Awareness
DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Fire Safety
Equality and Diversity
Lone Working
Safeguarding Adults
Equality and Diversity
Medication Administration and Support
Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Dementia
Food Safety
The Oliver McGowan Training
Radicalisation and Prevent
Recording and Reporting
Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
All training is reviewed regularly and refreshed as required to ensure ongoing compliance and confidence in practice.
Every worker we supply completes accredited training and refresher courses in key areas, including:
Training for Social Housing Roles
For social housing and supported accommodation roles, training is tailored to the service, responsibilities and regulatory expectations of each placement.
All housing professionals supplied by First for Support complete relevant safeguarding, compliance and role-specific training appropriate to their position. Our recruitment process ensures training aligns with housing provider standards, local authority expectations and service requirements, so staff are prepared to work safely, professionally and effectively from day one.
This approach ensures consistency, relevance and high standards across all social housing placements.Mandatory and refresher training for social care roles includes areas such as:
First Aid
Health and Safety
GDPR
Safeguarding Children
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
Epilepsy Awareness
DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Fire Safety
Equality and Diversity
Lone Working
Safeguarding Adults
Equality and Diversity
Medication Administration and Support
Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Dementia
Food Safety
The Oliver McGowan Training
Radicalisation and Prevent
Recording and Reporting
Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
All training is reviewed regularly and refreshed as required to ensure ongoing compliance and confidence in practice.
Consistent Recruitment Compliance Across the South East, South West and Manchester
Our compliance standards remain the same wherever you are based.
We operate under clear safer recruitment policies and maintain up-to-date records for every placement.
Our consultants review candidate files regularly and ensure all staff meet sector-specific compliance requirements, including Ofsted, CQC and local authority expectations.
Mandatory Training and Ongoing Development
At First for Support, training and development are an essential part of safer recruitment and quality care delivery.
Social Care Training
All social care professionals supplied by First for Support complete mandatory, role-appropriate training aligned with regulatory expectations for care services. This ensures staff are confident, compliant and prepared to work safely in regulated environments.
Mandatory and refresher training for social care roles includes areas such as:
First Aid
Health and Safety
GDPR
Safeguarding Children
Safeguarding Adults
Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE)
COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
Epilepsy Awareness
DOLS (Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards)
Equality and Diversity
Fire Safety
Food Safety
Lone Working
Medication Administration and Support
Mental Capacity Act (MCA)
Mental Health, Learning Disabilities and Dementia
The Oliver McGowan Training
Radicalisation and Prevent
Recording and Reporting
Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness
All training is reviewed regularly and refreshed as required to ensure ongoing compliance and confidence in practice.
Training for Social Housing Roles
For social housing and supported accommodation roles, training is tailored to the service, responsibilities and regulatory expectations of each placement.
All housing professionals supplied by First for Support complete relevant safeguarding, compliance and role-specific training appropriate to their position. Our recruitment process ensures training aligns with housing provider standards, local authority expectations and service requirements, so staff are prepared to work safely, professionally and effectively from day one.
This approach ensures consistency, relevance and high standards across all social housing placements.Mandatory and refresher training for social care roles includes areas such as:
All training is reviewed regularly and refreshed as required to ensure ongoing compliance and confidence in practice.
Continuous Development
Compliance is an ongoing commitment.
All our care and housing professionals have access to free CPD courses, refresher training and development opportunities to ensure they stay compliant and confident in their roles.
Our consultants are MREC Level 3 certified and have a strong working knowledge of Ofsted and CQC requirements, gained through hands-on experience recruiting into regulated care environments.
We also partner with clients to review documentation, share audit results and continuously improve recruitment practices.
“Integrity, transparency and trust are the foundation of how we work. We welcome our clients to see that first-hand.”
Beata Cudzik
Chartered Manager & Founder
Accredited and REC-Certified Employment Agency
First for Support is an accredited member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), confirming our commitment to ethical, compliant recruitment across the social care and social housing sectors.
Our team holds recognised recruitment and compliance qualifications, and our operations meet the standards required by Ofsted and CQC.
REC Corporate Member
CQC / Ofsted Compliant
DBS Checked
Chartered
Manager
MREC Level 3 Qualified Recruiters
Accredited and REC-Certified Employment Agency
First for Support is an accredited member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), confirming our commitment to ethical, compliant recruitment across the social care and social housing sectors.
Our team holds recognised recruitment and compliance qualifications and brings strong practical knowledge of working within Ofsted- and CQC-regulated environments. Our recruitment processes, vetting standards and placements are aligned with regulatory expectations, ensuring clients receive safe, compliant and well-matched staff.
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