Children's Residential Care Specialists
We specialise exclusively in staffing for children's residential care — placing the right people at every level, from Registered Managers to Support Workers, across the UK.
For Employers
We understand the pressure. From pre-opening staffing to emergency cover, we have the network and the knowledge to help.
Find out more →For Candidates
RM, RI, Deputy or Support Worker — we place experienced professionals into permanent roles that are the right long-term fit.
Register with us →The Reality of This Sector
Most homes don't fail because of what happens inside them. They fail because of who isn't there.
Registration stalls without an RM in post. Pre-opening costs accumulate. Timelines slip. Without the right people — at every level — your home cannot operate, let alone thrive.
A poor appointment, a manager who leaves before inspection, a support team without consistency — the cost of getting it wrong at any level dwarfs the cost of getting it right.
You have a 12-month window to turn around a poor Ofsted score. Losing key staff in that period — at any level — is not just inconvenient. It can end your home.
Why True Path
We work exclusively in children's residential care. That focus means we understand the pressures, the regulation, and what genuinely good staffing looks like at every level.
We understand children's residential care from the inside — the regulatory framework, the staffing pressures, what Ofsted looks for, and what good leadership at every level actually looks like.
Inspection readiness starts with your team. We don't just fill vacancies — we help you build a staffing structure that gives inspectors confidence from the moment they walk through the door.
No introduction, no fee. We only earn when we successfully place a candidate. All placements are backed by our placement guarantee — speak to us for details.
Our Expertise
From Responsible Individual to Support Worker — we place the right people at every level of your staffing structure.
The most critical appointment a children's home makes. We find experienced, Ofsted-ready RMs who are prepared to lead from day one.
Full-time and part-time RI placements for providers who need qualified organisational oversight and Ofsted accountability.
Strong deputies who provide continuity, support the RM and are ready to step up when the home needs them most.
Experienced senior support workers who provide the consistency, quality and stability that children in your care deserve.
Appointed your Registered Manager but not yet trading? Most providers spend months paying a salary with nothing to show for it.
We've solved that problem.
The True Path Bridging Programme is a premium service designed exclusively for new providers — keeping your RM active, engaged and funded while you wait to go live.
Enquire About This ServiceThe Problem
Pre-opening costs run up quickly. Without your RM in a productive role, you are paying for someone who cannot yet generate value for your home.
The Solution
We deploy your RM into a vetted placement while you wait to go live. Their wages are covered. Your relationship is protected. Your RM arrives on opening day experienced and ready.
Availability
This service is available exclusively through True Path Recruitment. Enquire directly for eligibility, pricing and availability.
For Employers
Whether you are opening a new home, facing an Ofsted challenge, or simply need to strengthen your staffing structure — we are here to help.
Find Out MoreFor Candidates
We work with RMs, RIs, Deputies and Support Workers looking for permanent roles that are the right long-term fit — across the UK.
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