Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Childcare Recruitment Solutions
Established in 1974, Bligh Group has been a trusted recruitment agency specialising in childcare and nursery staff. Our expertise spans temporary and permanent placements, including nursery assistants, nannies, maternity nurses, and senior management roles. All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and rigorous vetting to ensure safety and reliability. Led by industry veteran Judith Wayne with over 30 years' experience, our team provides tailored recruitment solutions supported by a dedicated bank service operating Monday to Friday, 7am-6:30pm. We prioritise understanding client needs to deliver shortlists of pre-vetted candidates, streamlining the hiring process.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our stringent selection process, personal interviews, and ongoing support for contract advice. Recognised by the Recruitment & Employment Confederation's childcare sector, we combine sector leadership with practical expertise as End Point Assessors and Quality Assurance professionals. Trusted by parents and loved by children, we focus on matching the right childcare professionals to nurseries and families across London and its surrounding areas.
Services
Nursery Staff Recruitment
Nanny Placement
Emergency Childcare
Maternity Nurse Services
Childcare Training
DBS Vetting Services
Bank Staff Provision
Permanent Placements
Contract Advice
Candidate Shortlisting
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in childcare recruitment
- All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and rigorous vetting
- Our bank service team operates Monday-Friday 7am-6:30pm
- We provide tailored shortlists of pre-vetted candidates
- Our team includes REC sector specialists and End Point Assessors
Services
Nursery Staff Recruitment
We specialise in providing qualified nursery staff at all levels from Level 2 assistants to senior management. Our candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive vetting to ensure safety and suitability. With decades of industry experience, we match nurseries with professionals who meet their specific requirements and childcare philosophies.
Emergency Childcare
Our 365-day emergency childcare service provides immediate staffing solutions for unexpected vacancies. Available across London and surrounding areas, we supply pre-vetted professionals with enhanced DBS clearance to maintain nursery operations without compromising child safety or care standards.
Nanny Placement
We connect families with qualified nannies, maternity nurses and childcare professionals. Our rigorous selection process includes personal interviews and reference verification to ensure candidates match family needs. We provide ongoing support for contract negotiations and employment terms.
DBS Vetting Services
We conduct enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all childcare candidates. Our thorough vetting process includes career history verification and reference checks spanning five years to guarantee the highest safety standards for nurseries and private households.
Bank Staff Provision
Our dedicated bank service team supplies last-minute nursery staff Monday-Friday 7am-6:30pm. We provide qualified professionals at all levels including Level 3 staff and specialists, ensuring nurseries maintain staffing ratios and operational continuity during unexpected absences.
People
Judith Wayne
Director
Judith has worked in childcare recruitment and training for over 30 years. As former Chair of the REC Childcare sector, she is a qualified assessor, verifier, End Point assessor and Quality Assurance professional with extensive industry expertise.
Kieran Ivers
Co-owner
Kieran has been with the business for over 15 years and now serves as co-owner of both agencies. He brings extensive operational experience to the management team while maintaining focus on client relationships and service quality.
Questions
What childcare roles can you help with?
We provide all levels of nursery staff, nannies, maternity nurses, nanny-housekeepers, and specialist childcare professionals across London and surrounding areas.
How do you vet your childcare candidates?
All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, five-year career history verification, reference checks, and personal interviews to ensure safety and suitability.
Do you offer emergency nursery staff?
Yes, our bank service provides emergency childcare staff 365 days a year, Monday-Friday 7am-6:30pm for temporary cover requirements.
What qualifications do your nursery staff have?
We supply staff from Level 2 assistants through to qualified nursery nurses and senior management professionals with relevant childcare qualifications.
How quickly can you fill urgent childcare positions?
Our bank service team can typically provide emergency staff within hours during operating hours, with pre-vetted candidates ready for immediate deployment.
Do you provide childcare training services?
Yes, our expertise extends to childcare training with qualified assessors and verifiers supporting professional development across the sector.
