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Olive Recruit Olive Recruit is the Permanent Staffing Solutions Partner of Choice for many employers across the UK Olive Recruit is part of the Catalyst Care Group.

We provide comprehensive services by trusted experts with one purpose in mind – To transform care for the better. We are here to support you with a job seeking process that suits your needs and reduces your time spent chasing job ads, only to receive a “no”. We match you with positions within the healthcare sector, that complement your values and skill set, ensuring that there is a great fit befor

e making the connection. Our local knowledge of each region we operate in enables us to match the most committed, experienced and skilled specialists and place them in a role that meets the needs of both the professional and the employer.

📣Download the 2026 Salary Guide Publication that maps where UK salaries, costs, and employment rules are heading in the ...
22/04/2026

📣Download the 2026 Salary Guide Publication that maps where UK salaries, costs, and employment rules are heading in the following 3 years.

💷Salary alone no longer defines value. Benefits, flexibility, and progression structure now matter equally.

🔎 What has changed?

Wage Compression
🔸Entry-level wages are rising fastest.
🔸The gap between entry and mid-level roles is narrowing.

Fiscal Drag
🔸Salary increases are partially absorbed by tax.
🔸Take-home pay grows more slowly than expected.

🔎 What Drives Progression in 2026?

🧮 Progression is no longer automatic. It is earned through differentiation.

🔑 Key drivers:
🔹 Specialist qualifications → +£5,000 to £15,000
🔹Leadership capability → required beyond mid-level
🔹Sector movement → private vs public pay gaps
🔹Geography → up to 30% variation
🔹Total reward awareness → stronger negotiation outcomes

🪴 Typical Progression Timeline
Entry → Practitioner ➡️ 1–2 years
(Foundation skills + initial qualification)

Practitioner → Senior ➡️ 3–5 years
(Specialisation + leadership exposure)

Senior → Leadership ➡️ 5+ years
(Strategic capability + accountability)

🔎 Why Progression Feels Harder?
Progression is no longer driven by time alone.

It is shaped by:
✅ Structural wage changes
✅ Tax impact
✅ Sector pressure

💰 Employers are paying more.
💷 Employees are not always feeling it.
⛓️‍💥 This creates a gap between expectation and experience.
Clarity replaces assumption.
Strategy replaces time-based progression.

‼️ Final Insight
Careers are no longer linear.

They are influenced by:
1️⃣ Salary structure
2️⃣ Tax environment
3️⃣ Sector dynamics
4️⃣ Total reward design

Understanding this system is the difference between:
Progression that happens and progression that is planned.

Salary Guide 2026
Plan early. Stay ahead. https://oliverecruit.co.uk/resources/

We are seeking a dedicated Registered General Nurse for night shifts.📍Location:Stourport-on-Severn Vacancy type:Full Tim...
22/04/2026

We are seeking a dedicated Registered General Nurse for night shifts.

📍Location:
Stourport-on-Severn

Vacancy type:
Full Time Permanent

🕗Hours:
39 hours per week: 4 nights one week, 3 nights the next (18:45 07:00) Option to consider 3:3

💷Salary
£24,50 per hour

Required

✔ Valid NMC Registration (Registered General Nurse)
✔ Strong understanding of person-centered care and dignity in care
✔ Confident shift leadership and excellent communication skills
✔ Strong understanding of person-centred care and dignity in care
✔ Experience with dementia and/or end-of-life care (desirable)
✔ Experience using electronic care planning systems, ideally PCS (desirable)
✔ Proven ability to develop and implement person-centered care plans (desirable)

Benefits

✔ Free stay at our client's company lodge
✔ Award-winning, reputable local care provider
✔ Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
✔ Support from our clients in-house Nurse Training Manager
✔ Free refreshments, subsidised meals, and Enhanced DBS
✔ Health cash plan after one year (dental, optical, therapy)
✔ Access to employee wellbeing and assistance services
✔ Discounts from 600+ retail brands
✔ Free on-site parking

Apply now https://oliverecruit.co.uk/jobs/registered-general-nurse-nights/

We are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen in a warm, welcoming home tha...
22/04/2026

We are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef/Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen in a warm, welcoming home that supports 24 residents.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the kitchen – from menu planning and meal preparation to team supervision and ensure exceptional dining experiences.

Care home experience is highly desirable.

Required

✔ Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification
✔ Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, allergens and special dietary needs
✔ Experience working as a Head Chef, Cook or Kitchen Manager (care home experience ideal)
✔ Confident in preparing meals for older adults, including texture-modified diets (IDDSI)
✔ Ability to plan, cook, and present varied, nutritious menus using fresh ingredients
✔ Skilled in supervising and motivating a small kitchen team
✔ Comfortable managing kitchen stock, ordering, and cost control
✔ Experience maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant kitchen environment
✔ Basic IT skills for completing kitchen records and documentation
✔ Experience coaching or mentoring kitchen/hospitality staff (desirable)

Benefits

✔ Competitive pay with potential for a higher rate for experienced applicants
✔ Opportunities to create themed meals and contribute to resident wellbeing
✔ Training opportunities, including IDDSI and nutrition-related development
✔ Free on-site parking

Apply Now https://oliverecruit.co.uk/jobs/head-chef/

🌟 A great reminder of what the right support can feel like.We’re proud to share this feedback from a candidate who worke...
20/04/2026

🌟 A great reminder of what the right support can feel like.

We’re proud to share this feedback from a candidate who worked with Ana Bojadzi at Olive Recruit:

“I had such a positive experience with Olive Recruit, especially working with Ana. Every interaction was an absolute pleasure. Ana kept me informed throughout the entire process, and her communication was excellent from start to finish. She genuinely cares about the candidates she supports and was encouraging, honest and professional at every stage. Thanks to her support, I secured a fantastic new role, and I’m so grateful. I highly recommend Olive Recruit.”

At Olive Recruit, we focus on more than just placements. We create a process where candidates feel supported, informed, and confident from the first conversation to the final offer.

👉 Ready for your next opportunity?

Explore our latest roles and find the one that’s right for you:

🔗 https://oliverecruit.co.uk/vacancies/

✨ Your next role starts with the right support.

April 2026 is not just another financial reset.It’s a shift that will define salaries, hiring, and retention for the nex...
01/04/2026

April 2026 is not just another financial reset.

It’s a shift that will define salaries, hiring, and retention for the next 3 years.

Employers are paying more.
Employees don’t feel better off.

And the gap between expectation and reality is growing.

🔍 Wage increases
🔍 Fiscal drag
🔍 Tax changes
🔍 Sector pressure
🔍 Negotiation shifts

We’ve broken it all down in the Salary Guide 2026.

Download here https://oliverecruit.co.uk/resources/

Read early. Plan smarter. Stay ahead.

A 4.1% wage increase sounds manageable.Until it isn’t.For many employers, it triggers a 4–6% increase in total payroll b...
30/03/2026

A 4.1% wage increase sounds manageable.
Until it isn’t.

For many employers, it triggers a 4–6% increase in total payroll before any pay review even begins.
And that’s just the start.

April 2026 isn’t a moment.
It’s a turning point for the next 3 years.

📊 The full picture drops April 1st.
https://oliverecruit.co.uk/

We are recruiting a Care Coordinator to join Leaf Complex Care to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred c...
30/03/2026

We are recruiting a Care Coordinator to join Leaf Complex Care to support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care across the Birmingham area.

Requirements:

✔️ Experience in care coordination, health and social care, or a relevant administrative role

✔️Ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy operational environment

✔️Strong communication skills with excellent attention to detail

✔️Confident using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

✔️NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

✔️Full UK driving licence

💚 On-call may be required, which would be paid on top of the salary.

If you are interested or you know someone who is, please submit your CV or refer a friend https://oliverecruit.co.uk/jobs/care-coordinator/

Salaries are rising in 2026.But here’s the uncomfortable truth:Most people won’t feel it.Frozen tax thresholds, rising c...
26/03/2026

Salaries are rising in 2026.

But here’s the uncomfortable truth:

Most people won’t feel it.

Frozen tax thresholds, rising costs, and hidden pressures are quietly reshaping take-home pay.

📉 More pay doesn’t always mean more money.

On April 1st, we’re releasing something that explains why.

Stay ahead.

https://oliverecruit.co.uk/

We are looking for an experienced leader who is passionate about person-centred care and confident in driving service qu...
11/03/2026

We are looking for an experienced leader who is passionate about person-centred care and confident in driving service quality, compliance, and team development.

The service forms part of a specialist college that supports young people with learning and physical disabilities. Alongside the educational provision, the college offers residential accommodation for students who require additional care and support. The residential provision delivers around-the-clock support, helping students develop independence, daily living skills and confidence, while encouraging choice, inclusion and active participation in everyday life.

✔If you are the match, let's book a call with Vera Urdarevska 👇
✔ Upload your CV here 📨 https://oliverecruit.co.uk/jobs/registered-manager-in-lancaster-area/
💷 If you know someone for this role, refer a friend https://oliverecruit.co.uk/refer-a-friend/

Care Coordinator | Middleton (Part-Time)Supported Living focus • CQC compliance • Service growth‼️This is a key appointm...
27/02/2026

Care Coordinator | Middleton (Part-Time)

Supported Living focus • CQC compliance • Service growth

‼️This is a key appointment, particularly as the Registered Manager is looking for someone who can confidently lead on Supported Living operations and compliance

20 hours | £13.84–£15.38 per hour

Ideal for experienced Supported Living professionals ready to help shape a growing service.

Apply today https://oliverecruit.co.uk/jobs/care-coordinator-part-time/

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