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“Our success so far boils down to the simple fact that we really try to recruit the best staff available. Our clients are confident that they get great additions to their team whether on a temporary or permanent basis, plus our customer service is second to none. The inclusion of the HB RIDA team is testament to our success to date and we are proud to be working with them.”
Managing Director, Mark Rigby
“We are extremely happy to be working with HB RIDA, we have exciting plans for 2012 and beyond. Our new investors are an important step and will allow us to compete at the highest level.”
Steve O'Brien
The Directors are delighted to announce the inclusion of new investors HB RIDA to the board of Metrocare.
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Metrocare featured in Recruitment International

Noise surrounding Metrocare's new investors HB RIDA reaches the industry press...The news that HB RIDA have invested in Metrocare, the health and social care recruitment agency is spreading fast! http://www.recruitment-international.co.uk/news/healthy-business-metrocare-gains-new-investors-16008.htm Metrocare specialise in the temporary and permanent placement of workers in the mental health, vulnerable persons, substance mis-use and learning disabilities sectors, the business now has a strong presence in Greater London, Sussex and Kent regions. For further information please see

Investor confidence as HB RIDA join fast growth business

The Directors are delighted to announce the inclusion of new investors HB RIDA to the board of Metrocare.The health and social care recruitment company who specialise in substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, mental health and elderly care throughout Greater London, Kent and Sussex, announced this week confidence boosting investment from new shareholders HB RIDA. Director, Steve O’Brien commented “We are extremely happy to be working with HB RIDA, we have exciting plans for 2012 and beyond. Our new investors are an important step and will allow us to compete at the

Metrocare's goverment plea to find a solution to lengthy CRB checks!

Through the Red Tape Challenge http://www.redtapechallenge.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/themehome/disruptive-business-model/ Metrocare has asked the question to find a solution to the outdated CRB police check process.As a business all our temporary staff need to complete a CRB before they can be approved for work and this process can take in some cases months, this has the following impact: 1. Months of initial delay in getting good quality carers “out to work”. 2. A huge restriction on our business model, stopping us from reacting to market and client needs due to the time delay from

Get involved in the Government conversation, help end 'Red Tape'!

The government's Red Tape Challenge is currently focusing on creating new business models and the barriers entrepreneurs face.This exclusive webchat, taking place at http://ow.ly/8ple1 at 11.45am on 12 January live from 10 Downing Street, will allow you to comment on the red tape you have faced and what the government needs to do to fix it. Entrepreneurs and government officials will take your questions. #redtapewebchat Get involved, Metrocare has asked for a question to be considered regarding CRB's and police checks.

Expanding Metrocare Looking for Staff! Applicants Must Try Harder...

Where have all the great people gone? As part of their substantial growth plans, social care recruitment company Metrocare has now moved to new a HQ in Hounslow, perfectly located by the Piccadilly Line and are now looking to recruit both trainee and experienced recruitment staff to add to the growing team.Metrocare who opened in 2010 is quickly establishing itself as a market leader for temporary and permanent staff in the London social care sector.  The new office which contains a staff training facility, registration area's and the London operations team can easily accomodate a

MaMA needs to urgently raise over £2,000 to support family after house fire

Fatima cannot walk unaided, yet manages to directly support six young grandchildren on her own. On Friday 19th August her home caught fire and opportunistic looters stole what did not burn, including clothes and all their food stocks from the harvest.MaMA is a registered Charity working to make a difference at a local level in Mandimba District, Mozambique, a group of 75 villages in sub-Saharan Africa. This area is one of the poorest areas in the world, with abysmal health outcomes. Fatima, Salima 3, Rafiki 6, Castro 8, Albertina 10, Regina 11 and Laura 13 URGENTLY need a new home,

Metrocare staff on a ride of their lives!

Some of the Metrocare team got together to support Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research this weekend for the London Bikeathon.With over 5,000 cyclists hitting the streets of the capital raising money for Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research it was a fantastic day out for everyone involved.Jake Phillips and Mike Breen took to their saddles for a massive 26 mile cycle ride!A little sore after little of the planned training having taken place, Jake said "It was great to be involved with such a good cause and the whole event had a fabulous atmosphere."Mike commented "Even though it wasn't a race, I

Metrocare supports Carers Week 2011

Metrocare, the healthcare recruitment company is supporting this year’s Carers Week next week (13-19 June).Carers Week highlights the vital contribution made by carers to their families and communities in providing unpaid care for someone who is ill, frail or disabled. This year, the theme for the week is ‘The True Face of Carers’. It calls for greater recognition for the diverse range of people who give up their time, money and health to look after somebody else. Steve O'Brien from Metrocare said: “Many carers in and around London suffer due to a lack of understanding about what they do

Metrocare announces launch of the London ' Carer of the Year' Awards

Metrocare, London's healthcare recruitment agency has launched the "London Carer of the Year" Awards as an acknowledgement to the thousands of professional carers in London who provide an outstanding difference, yet are amongst the lowest earners in the UK*.The competition is aimed towards carers and nurses working in a professional setting, for example a nursing home or supported living environment within Greater London and will be judged based on nominations received from employers, colleagues or those receiving the care.An independent panel of judges (yet to be confirmed) will review

London ' Carer of the Year' Awards featured in 'The Independent'

Metrocare's 'Carer of the Year' Awards is featured in The Independent newspaper on Thursday 5th May 2011 in the exclusive 'Healthcare' supplement.The competition is aimed towards carers working in a professional setting, for example a nursing home or supported living environment within Greater London and will be judged based on nominations received from employers, colleagues or those receiving the care.An independent panel of judges (yet to be confirmed) will review the nominations and provide a shortlist for interview. The finalists will then be chosen for a prestigious awards evening to

Metrocare delivers 'TempSure' benefits to its care team

Metrocare is delighted to announce that it is now offering 'Tempsure' to all its temporary care staff working in London.TempSure™ is a membership club designed just for temporary workers, offering a range of insurance, as well as benefits including, fitness, retail, dining and leisure activities at discounted rates.The membership club provides temporary workers with personal accident insurance and also enhances their leisure activities by offering discounts that would not be directly accessible.Operations Director, Steve O'Brien said "We negotiated this arrangement to provide a service

Metrocare to raise care quality and standards with NVQ target

Metrocare is working hard to increase the quality of care given by its staff by taking the bold decision to now only recruit social care candidates with an existing NVQ qualification.Comon folklore would have you believe that care and nursing staff provided by an agency is often likely to be below par, sub-standard and certainly not as good as a homes existing staff.The minimum standards are agreeably low, with carers only needing a CRB, six months experience, recent (within the last twelve months) mandatory training in areas such as fire awareness, health & safety and manual handling etc

The care industry does have some good news!

The headlines this week are full of how carers are abusive and neglectful and homes are going to the wall with poor standards.But this is the exception to the rule, the majority of homes and services do provide an excellent level of care making a massive difference to vunerable individuals every day. But bad news gets too much press, so it is time to reward the professional carers who have to deal with challenging situations all the time using only a smile, soothing voice and kindness as their weapon... Do you know of or work with a carer who is great at what they do? We are calling for

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