FIND YOUR WAY AROUND

Not sure where to start?

Some shortcuts to the pages people ask us for most.

For candidates

Do you place temporary or agency staff?

No — we place permanent staff only, across nursing, residential care and early years settings. If you're after shift or agency work we're not the right fit, but if you want a role you can settle into, that's exactly what we do.

How do I apply for a role?

Search current vacancies on our jobs page and apply directly, or send us your CV even if nothing listed fits yet — plenty of roles never reach the job board.

What happens after I apply?

A consultant has a proper conversation with you first — about the hours, setting and pay that actually suit you — and only puts you forward for roles you've agreed to. See the full walkthrough on our candidates page.

What checks will I need to complete?

Depending on the role: right to work checks and verification of any relevant professional registration (for example an NMC pin for nurses). A DBS check is arranged directly between you and the employer — we'll tell you exactly what to bring. See How We Process Your Data for detail.

Can I register without a specific role in mind?

Yes — upload your CV and a consultant will get in touch when something suitable comes up.

Do you charge candidates a fee?

No. Our fees are paid by the employer — it costs candidates nothing to register or be placed with us.

For employers

What's your fee structure?

A percentage of the role's first-year remuneration, which varies by candidate type. Full detail is in our Terms of Business.

Do you offer any kind of guarantee?

Yes — a rebate applies on a sliding scale if a placement doesn't work out within the first ten weeks. See our Terms of Business for the full structure.

How does the process work?

Four stages, one consultant throughout: we learn your service, we source and screen, we present a real shortlist, and we see it through to the start date and beyond. Full detail on our employers page.

Do you place temporary cover, or only permanent staff?

Permanent only. We don't offer agency or temporary cover, so every conversation is about a long-term fit rather than the next shift.

How do I register a vacancy?

Use our contact form or call 01256 648 700, and the consultant who covers your sector will come back to you.

About Engage & this website

Where are you based, and what areas do you cover?

We're based at Imperium, A33 Imperial Way, Reading, RG2 0TD, and place staff across the private healthcare sector UK-wide.

How do I get in touch?

Call 01256 648 700, or use our contact form — tell us whether you're looking for work or looking to hire, and the right consultant will come back to you.

Do you have a blog?

Yes — sector news, career advice and company updates on our blog.

How is my data handled?

See our Privacy Policy and How We Process Your Data, which also has a short form to access, correct or delete your data.

Where can I find your terms of business?

Our full Terms of Business covers the terms and conditions for clients engaging a candidate we introduce.

My question isn't here — what do I do?

Get in touch and we'll answer it directly — this page covers the questions we hear most, not everything.

Hiring into your team?

Tell us the role, the setting and the shifts. The consultant who covers your sector will come back to you.

Looking for your next role?

Permanent roles across nursing, care and early years, with a consultant who stays in touch.