Respond Recruitment Franchise

Who We Are

Respond Recruitment is a specialist staffing agency providing temporary and permanent staff across both the healthcare and education sectors. We work with:

Nursing homes, residential care settings, and national care home groups

NHS Trusts across the UK

Mainstream schools, Multi Academy Trusts, and specialist SEN units

We supply a wide range of skilled professionals, including:

Registered Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, and Support Workers

Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and SEND Support Staff

Clinical and non-clinical professionals for NHS placements

A Dual-Sector Model Designed for Stability

By operating in two complementary recruitment sectors, you avoid the seasonal highs and lows that come with single-market businesses.

Healthcare demand typically increases during school holidays, when educational staffing needs slow down.

Education recruitment surges during term time, balancing out periods of reduced healthcare shifts.

This model creates a sustainable, consistent pipeline of revenue and helps you grow without depending on one market alone. Whether term time or holidays — your business stays busy.

National Contracts That Set You Apart

One of the biggest advantages of joining Respond Recruitment is the immediate access to high-value national contracts, secured and managed by our experienced head office team. These include:

NHS contracts giving you access to clinical and non-clinical roles across multiple Trusts nationwide

Supplier status with national care and residential home groups, supporting a wide range of healthcare placements

Approved provider for Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), opening doors to entire networks of schools

Connections with specialist SEN schools and education providers across the UK

Established relationships with public and private sector organisations

These contracts give you a ‘ready-made’ client base in your territory, helping you win business faster and generate revenue from the outset.

No Regulatory Delays

Because we’re a recruitment business — not a care provider or education institution — you are not required to register with CQC or Ofsted before you start trading. This means:

No lengthy registration or inspections

No regulatory delays

You can start billing and earning from day one

We follow the best practice standards of these bodies but are not governed by them, allowing you to grow quickly and compliantly.

Purpose-Driven Business with Real Impact

Owning a Respond Recruitment franchise means more than just building a profitable business — it’s about making a real difference.

Whether you’re helping to staff a care home during a crisis or placing a qualified SEND teaching assistant who transforms a student’s experience at school, your work has immediate, visible impact in your community.

Training & Support Every Step of the Way

We’re not here to run your business — we’re here to help you build it faster, smarter, and with fewer mistakes. Our team has already done the trial-and-error, and we pass that knowledge directly on to you.

Initial Training Includes:

Understanding the education and healthcare recruitment markets

Candidate attraction and client development

Limited company setup, VAT, PAYE, and compliance guidance

Full training in Access Recruitment CRM software

Business administration and finance

Invoice discounting setup via Skipton Business Finance

Ongoing Support Includes:

Regular phone, video, and in-person check-ins

Lead generation and marketing campaigns

Policy updates and industry regulation briefings

Refresher training and ad-hoc support

Continued business development coaching and brand-building

You’re never on your own — whether it’s day one or year three.

“We chose Respond Recruitment because of their unique dual focus on both healthcare and education recruitment — something no other franchise opportunity offered. That diversity has been key to our success. The support from head office has been outstanding, and the team is constantly working behind the scenes to secure national contracts that help drive our growth. It’s a model that truly sets you up to succeed.”
– Martha & Ade, Respond Recruitment Milton Keynes

“Unlike many care-related franchise models that require CQC or Ofsted registration — often taking several months — a Respond Recruitment franchise allows you to begin trading immediately. As we focus on the supply of healthcare and education staff rather than delivering regulated services, you can start operating and generating income from day one.”
– Glenn Blythe, Founder and Director, Respond Recruitment

Investment Overview

Franchise Fee: £19,995 + VAT

Ongoing Management Fee: 6.5% + VAT

We recommend:

£20,000 working capital if using our invoice discounting partner (Skipton Business Finance)

£60,000 working capital if self-funding or using external finance

We can assist with introductions to finance providers, including major high street banks and trusted franchise lenders.

Take the First Step Today

If you’re looking for a franchise opportunity with year-round demand, national contract support, and a business model that truly makes a difference, Respond Recruitment is the right choice.

Fill in your details below to request more information and speak with a member of our franchise development team.