What is a Solos Smile?

At Solos Healthcare, our logo is a warm, welcoming smile that captures the essence of our team. However the Solos Smile is more than just a symbol, it's a philosophy, a promise and a feeling that defines everything we do at Solos Healthcare.

More Than a Logo
In an industry often driven by numbers, quotas, and filling shifts at any cost, Solos Healthcare is taking a different approach. We believe that healthcare recruitment should be about people first - their skills, their aspirations, their wellbeing and their unique contributions to the care sector.

The Solos Smile represents that feeling of being valued, supported and empowered. Whether you're a Care Assistant looking for meaningful work or a nursing home seeking dedicated staff, our promise is to bring heartfelt care into everything we do.

Why People-First Staffing Matters

Healthcare recruitment has traditionally operated on a transactional model: care facilities need staff, agencies supply workers, shifts get filled. But this approach often leaves both care professionals and healthcare providers feeling undervalued and underserved.

For Care Assistants, working through traditional agencies can mean:

• Being treated as a number rather than an individual

• Little support or communication once you're placed

• Inflexible scheduling that doesn't accommodate personal circumstances

• Inadequate training or professional development opportunities

• Feeling disconnected from the agency that's supposed to support you
  
  

For Healthcare Providers, standard recruitment models often result in:

• High staff turnover and inconsistent care quality

• Limited understanding of facility-specific needs and culture

• Compliance concerns and incomplete vetting processes

• Lack of reliable, long-term staffing solutions

• Difficulty building relationships with agency staff who feel unsupported
  
  

The consequences extend beyond inconvenience - they impact care quality, staff morale, and ultimately, the wellbeing of vulnerable residents who depend on consistent, compassionate support.

The Solos Difference

At Solos Healthcare, we're challenging this outdated model with a people-first approach that recognises a fundamental truth: when care professionals feel valued, everyone benefits.

For Care Professionals

You're an Individual, Not a Number
We take time to understand your unique skills, preferences and career goals. Your experience with dementia care, your preference for night shifts, your aspirations to develop leadership skills - these matter to us. We match you with placements that align with your strengths and ambitions.

Ongoing Support
The Solos Smile doesn't end once you're placed. Our recruitment team is always available, whether you need advice, have concerns about a shift or simply want to discuss your career progression. We check in regularly and genuinely care about your experience.

Professional Development
We invest in your growth with comprehensive training delivered at our Belfast office and through our online platform. From mandatory courses like Moving & Handling and Dementia Awareness to opportunities for advancing your skills, we're committed to your professional journey.

Competitive Compensation
Quality care deserves quality pay. We offer rates up to £18.85 per hour, free uniforms and flexible scheduling because we believe in rewarding the exceptional work you do.

Your Voice Matters
We actively seek feedback from our care professionals and use it to improve our service. Your insights help us become better at what we do.

For Healthcare Providers

Understanding Your Needs
Our senior team, led by registered nurse and pharmacist Troy Trajano, brings extensive healthcare experience. We understand the unique challenges of running care facilities in Northern Ireland - from regulatory compliance to maintaining consistent care standards. We take time to understand your facility's culture, values and specific requirements.

Quality Assurance
We don't just fill shifts; we deliver carefully vetted, well-trained professionals. Every Care Assistant in our network has active NISCC registration, verified right-to-work documentation, comprehensive references, and completed mandatory training. Our rigorous compliance processes align with regulatory standards.

Reliable Partnerships
We're not a faceless agency sending different staff every shift. We build relationships, understand your preferences, and strive for continuity. When you work with Solos, you're working with a partner invested in your success.

Responsive Service
Need staff quickly? We're here. Have specific requirements? We'll accommodate them. Our team works seamlessly to provide responsive, professional service when you need it most. Contact our team today.

Your Solos Smile Awaits...

Whether you're a Care Assistant seeking an agency that truly values you, or a Healthcare Provider looking for reliable staffing solutions backed by genuine partnership, the Solos Smile represents our promise to you.

We're here to support you every step of the way, ensuring that you find, or provide, the perfect opportunity to shine.

Because at Solos Healthcare, we believe that great care begins with great people. And great people deserve to be valued, supported, and empowered.

Ready to experience the difference people-first staffing can make? Get in touch with Solos Healthcare today.