Children's Care and specialist education Corporate Services recruitment for providers dedicated to the nurseries and early years, fostering, specialist education and SEND, and children’s residential care markets.

Recruiting talented leaders into the health, social care and education sectors since 2010.

Compass Associates’ Corporate Services children’s care and education recruitment consultants understand that successful delivery of children’s care and specialist education depends not only on frontline staff, but also on the strength of its back-office functions. Our recruitment expertise spans core areas including HR, Marketing, Finance, and Property & Estates, all essential in fostering safe, nurturing environments.

HR teams lead on safe recruitment, retention, and development of staff across fostering, SEND, nurseries, and children’s residential services. They implement trauma-informed practices and ensure full compliance with Ofsted and safeguarding frameworks. Marketing teams build trust through values-driven communication, making services accessible to families, commissioners, and professionals. Their work enhances visibility while reflecting the ethos behind care and education delivery. Finance departments manage multi-agency funding streams, enabling long-term planning and sustainable investment across complex regulatory frameworks. Property & Estates teams ensure physical environments meet rigorous safety and regulatory standards, from therapeutic homes to SEN school facilities, supporting security, learning, and development.

With a deep understanding of how these functions underpin operational success, Compass Associates is a trusted partner for Corporate Services recruitment across the entire children’s care and education sector.