Shawthorpe

CARE

We understand the full complexity of the care sector spanning recruitment, selection, training, compliance, risk management, staff retention, workplace culture, and employee relations.

Every client is different, so we create fully tailored support packages that give you a complete, reliable HR solution.

Shawthorpe manages all the day‑to‑day HR functions that keep your teams stable, freeing your staff to focus entirely on delivering compassionate care and upholding the dignity of those you support.

Everything we do links directly to the people you care for:

• Rigorous vetting – Keeps service users safe
• Expert training – Raises standards of care
• Strong retention – Builds familiarity and trusted relationships
• Wellbeing support – Ensures teams are patient, attentive, and motivated

RECRUITMENT

We recognise that the recruitment sector operates in a high‑pressure, heavily regulated environment, governed by the Employment Agencies Act 1973, the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, and the REC Code of Practice.

At Shawthorpe, we bring deep sector expertise and a full understanding of the rules that shape your work. We also know that the right HR support directly influences your long‑term strategy, growth, and reputation.

Every HR decision makes a real difference:

• Well‑trained teams – Deliver stronger candidates and safer hires for your clients;
• Consistent, compliant processes – Protect everyone involved;
• Supported, experienced staff – Build the trust that lies at the heart of this industry.

START -UPS

At Shawthorpe, we know start‑ups need robust, legally sound foundations from day one to avoid costly issues later. Strong early‑stage businesses rely on engaged, aligned teams, free from paperwork gaps or unnecessary compliance risks.

As your priorities shift and you grow quickly, we adapt our support to match your pace.

• Plan your team – From defining role profiles to inducting new hires effectively
• Structure employment terms – Clear, legally compliant contracts, offer letters, and staff handbooks
• Set core policies – Covering essentials such as leave, pay, and discipline, plus bespoke rules tailored exactly to your business
• Ensure compliance – Aligning every practice with UK employment law

SMEs

At Shawthorpe, we know that for SMEs, every person and every decision counts. Small and medium‑sized businesses operate with limited resources, so robust, practical HR support is vital to stay protected, get the best from your team, and grow with confidence.

We Recognise that good HR turns people from a potential risk into your biggest asset. It keeps you on the right side of the law, helps you compete for talent against biggest companies and build stable, motivated teams that make small business successful.

• Compliance & risk management – Legally sound contracts, policies and processes aligned with UK law, protecting you from fines, claims and reputational harm
• Recruitment & retention – Attracting the right people, settling them in well, and keeping turnover low to preserve knowledge and continuity
• People development – Building skills, guiding managers, and nurturing a positive culture where everyone contributes
• Scalable support – Adapting as you grow, without the cost of a full in‑house HR function

Everything we do is designed to turn your people into your greatest strength so you can focus on delivering for your customers and moving your business forward.