About us
OUR VISION
We are a specialist social care recruitment business. We champion the sector, providing meaningful support to candidates, empowering them to make a difference and help transform the lives of those in care.
OUR VALUES
Expertise
With unrivalled knowledge of the social care sector, we are specialists in matching the right talent with the organisations who are genuinely making a difference.
Integrity
We operate with honesty and transparency, ensuring every placement aligns with the values and needs of both candidate and client.
Leadership
We lead by example, setting high standards in social care recruitment and consistently striving for better outcomes for our communities through long-term partnerships.
Progressive
We continuously evolve, adapting to the changing needs of social care, always striving to improve the recruitment experience for our candidates and clients.
Engaged and collaborative
We work closely with our clients and candidates, building strong, supportive relationships to provide tailored recruitment solutions.
OUR UNIQUE STRENGTHS
Specialists in Social Care Recruitment
Caritas is a dedicated recruitment partner with deep expertise in the social care sector, ensuring the highest-quality placements.
Consultative and Personal Approach
We offer personalised, one-on-one support for both clients and candidates, creating meaningful matches that go beyond skills to align with values and culture.
Commitment to Wellbeing
Caritas is focused on the wellbeing of its candidates, offering support programs, wellbeing initiatives, and aftercare services that ensure long-term success in social care placements.
Defining who we are
Since our founding in 2009, we have been on a mission to help workers across the social care sector find roles that are the perfect fit for them as individuals. Our dedicated consultants take the time to understand the full picture, considering not only a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience but also their lifestyle, career ambitions, and aspirations for their next move
MEET THE TEAM
Debbie Smith
CEO
Jonjo Hood-Wright
Sales Director
Dinah Richards
Associate Director
Sam Chatwin
Head of Compliance and Audit
Natalie Duckett (Edinburgh)
Senior Manager
Dan Garnham
Senior Manager
Andrew Ford
Managing Consultant
Gemma Bridgman
Managing Consultant
We're part of something bigger
Caritas is part of nGAGE, an international group bringing together highly specialist recruiters from across health and social care, STEM, the build environment, and professional services.
Established in 2007, nGAGE is ruthlessly focused on giving standout talent businesses a platform to thrive. Acting as an enablement engine, the group marries multinational infrastructure and insight with regional expertise and boutique services, powering success within even the most competitive micro-niche markets.
Headed up by a management team with 200 years combined talent experience, nGAGE's multi-award winning platform drives the growth of both new and established businesses and is leading the conversation in the world of specialist recruitment.