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BUSINESS REFERENCE : CU06 / RightBiz INDEPENDENT CARE AGENCY | | | | | | Independent Care Agency Ref. no: CU06 Confidentially offered for sale Location South East Asking Price £350,000 | | | BUSINESS LOCATION: | Undisclosed Relocatable UNITED KINGDOM | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Care | | TRADE TYPE: | Care & Nursing Homes | | SALE: | Agent Sale | LEASEHOLD: | £350000 | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Business Profile:
Though only established in September 2003 this independent Care Agency has grown rapidly to become one of the leading agencies in its sector in the South East. Specialising in the supply of temporary and permanent residential and domiciliary carers and classroom support assistants for the young and old with physical and learning disabilities, EMI, epilepsy, challenging behaviour etc this company has an enviable Client base that includes several national charities, health authorities, registered care/nursing homes and private individuals.
With loyal, experienced and highly skilled recruiters this business has built up an extensive candidate bank all of whom have specialist experience in their field. Recruiters are specifically chosen for their ‘Care’ background. Once placed, carers can stay for considerable periods of time on the same assignment, a reflection not only of the calibre of the staff provided but also of the long term relationships developed with Clients by the management team.
All staff and carers undertake in-house training ensuring everyone is up to date on the latest relevant legislation and legal requirements.
Customer Service:
This Agency prides itself on the speed of response to Client requirements and the quality of the candidates it provides. All candidates are interviewed personally to find the best match to Client requirements. Detailed references are taken up, qualifications are verified and most importantly ‘police checked’ for complete peace of mind. Candidates receive on-going support and professional and impartial career advice.
Close working relationships between the Management Team and Clients including support, advice and regular visits ensure the best possible care arrangements are achieved and changes made when necessary. Every Client is managed by a dedicated Account Manager.
Key strengths:
Recruitment is very much a ‘people’ business. This is magnified many times over in the Nursing and Care sectors. The calibre and continuity of senior staff together with the systems and procedures in place ensure the excellent reputation this business has within its sector is maintained. This reputation has ensured on-going long term and therefore high margin, low maintenance contracts with some very prestigious Clients. The business is well placed to tap into the volume of high quality staff there are in the area.
This business now has a training department delivering NVQ 2 and tops induction and foundation with a link to a well known College. This business supply Carers for charities, social services and care within private houses, for children and adults. They also supply Nursery Nurses, Nannies and Babysitters, and this is part of the sale of the Care Agency. The Children without disabilities carries one franchise with it. Childcare Department also included in this business.
Key Opportunities:
Substantial growth has already been achieved largely by ‘trading’ on the current Client list. There is no doubt that further substantial growth can be achieved in this way.
With its strong reputation and existing Client relationships the business is also ideally placed to extend the services it offers into more general nursing areas. Processes and systems are already in place and Clients would see it as a logical extension.
Consideration has also been given in the past to setting up a Training Centre – courses currently undertaken in-house and free of charge would be heavily subscribed based on the strength of the Agency brand and reputation within its sector.
Advertising and Marketing:
With a requirement to maintain and build the candidate bank recruitment advertising via the usual channels is on-going. In addition the business utilises trade and local press, direct mail, leaflets and brochures together with personal presentations to key decision makers to increase its customer base.
The company has a corporate website set up for candidates to view the latest vacancies as they arise.
Employees:
The owner is responsible for the day-to-day overall management of the business, supported by two full time employees all carefully chosen for their expertise, interpersonal skills and market sector knowledge and trained in the latest interview techniques and personality screening.
Premises:
The Head Office of the business is rented in a prime High Street location at an extremely low cost, minimising overhead and maximising profit. Whilst the offices have capacity for growth it is possible that the business could be relocated.
Financial Information:
The business is being offered for sale as a going concern, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.
The business has an excellent financial track record, with a huge growth in sustainable profits within the last financial year.
Reason for Sale:
Considerable time and energy has been expended building the business to its present size and profitability. The owner now wishes to concentrate on other areas of interest – both business and personal.
Support and Training:
The owner will provide full business familiarisation, training and handover | | | | | | FOR SALE | | | | | SELLER: | TURNER BUTLER | | CONTACT: | 01895 25 6000 | | REFERENCE: | CU06 / RightBiz | | ENQUIRIES: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
