Social-care staffing matched to the setting
Solas works with suitable organisations seeking temporary, relief or planned support-worker cover. Each enquiry is reviewed against the role, service environment, required competence and available personnel.
Organisations we may support
Staffing enquiries may come from:
- Disability and community services
- Home support providers
- Respite services
- Supported-living organisations
- Other appropriate health and social-care settings
Acceptance depends on the organisation, duties, location, shift conditions and current staffing capacity.
Roles and assignments
Solas may supply support workers for day, evening, overnight or relief assignments where suitably checked and competent personnel are available.
The organisation must provide an accurate role description, local procedures, risk information, supervision arrangements and any mandatory qualification requirements.
Our matching process
1
Requirement Review
We confirm the setting, dates, hours, responsibilities, required experience and reporting line.
2
Suitability Check
Available personnel are considered against the role rather than assigned only because they are free.
3
Booking Confirmation
Rates, shift information, cancellation terms and contact arrangements are agreed before placement.
4
Service Feedback
The organisation can report performance concerns, changes or future requirements through a named contact.
Recruitment and compliance information
Before making detailed claims on the live website, Solas will publish its confirmed standards for identity checks, references, right-to-work verification, Garda vetting, qualifications, mandatory training, insurance and supervision.
Organisations may request relevant evidence for the proposed assignment, subject to data protection and lawful disclosure.
What Solas needs from your organisation
Safe agency work depends on cooperation. The host organisation remains responsible for accurate shift information, site induction, local policies, safe systems of work, incident reporting and appropriate supervision.
Solas should be informed promptly if duties or risks differ from the original booking.
Frequently asked questions
Can you provide staff at short notice?
Urgent enquiries can be submitted, but availability and suitability cannot be guaranteed.
Do you cover permanent recruitment?
The current service focuses on temporary, relief and planned staffing. Any permanent recruitment service would need separate terms.
Can we request a particular qualification?
Yes. Include all mandatory qualifications and experience in the enquiry so Solas can determine whether a suitable person is available.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Provide the setting, location, dates, shift times, role, duties, required checks and expected duration.
Tell us what cover you need
Send a clear staffing brief and Solas will confirm whether the request can be considered.