In the UK today there are currently more than 180,000 charities providing valuable services to the elderly, the sick and vulnerable people with learning and physical disabilities, mental health problems, drug and alcohol addictions to name but a few.
In order to meet the needs of affected individuals and their families and to effectively staff care nursing homes, care providers utilise a substantial amount of temporary agency workers, including support workers, qualified nurses, care co-ordinators and administrative staff.
Employment and recruiting legislation within this sector is constantly changing, it is imperative to ensure recruitment agencies are fully aware of such legislation.
