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About OMG HR — Specialist Recruitment for Education & Healthcare

We’re Not Just Recruiters. We’re Partners in Education, Healthcare — and People.

OMG HR began because of education — and because of family. When we launched SENDirect, it was driven by personal experience as parents and professionals navigating the world of special education. We saw first-hand how life-changing it is when the right teacher or support worker steps into a child’s life. And how devastating it can be when the wrong person does.

But it wasn’t just education. We realised the same truth applies in healthcare, and in every sector that touches human lives. When systems are under pressure, finding and keeping great people becomes the single most urgent challenge — and the single biggest hope.

That’s why OMG HR exists. To help organisations hire people who care, connect, and stay. To make recruitment feel human, not transactional. And to give talented professionals opportunities where they can make a real difference.

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Who We Work With

We’re a group of specialist brands dedicated to delivering expert recruitment in education and healthcare. Each brand under the OMG HR umbrella focuses on its niche, giving you the depth of knowledge and personal service you deserve

Schools & Multi-Academy Trusts

We help you hire staff who inspire learning, ensure safety, and support every child’s potential.

Local Authorities & Councils

We provide fast, compliant staffing to keep vital services running smoothly for your communities.

Charities & not-for-profit organisations

We connect you with people driven by purpose, ready to deliver care and community impact.

Healthcare providers

We find skilled professionals who deliver safe, compassionate care in complex, fast-paced settings.

Accreditations & Credentials
We’re fully compliant with GDPR and registered with the ICO. We follow Safer Recruitment practices, and our processes meet the highest standards for regulated sectors. When you work with us, you’re in safe hands.

What Makes Us Different — And Why It Matters

Recruitment isn’t just our business. It’s personal. Here’s what sets us apart — and why it matters for you:

Deep Sector Knowledge

We’re not generalists. We’ve worked inside education, healthcare, and regulated sectors ourselves. We know the stakes, the stress, and the subtle details that make the difference between a quick fix and the right long-term hire.

Speed Without Compromise

We know how urgent staffing gaps can feel. We move fast — but we’ll never cut corners or sacrifice quality, safeguarding, or cultural fit. Because in your world, getting it right matters more than just filling a vacancy.

Compliance Done Right

In education and healthcare, getting it wrong simply isn’t an option. We obsess over the details — safer recruitment, DBS checks, right-to-work, GDPR. We do it right because lives, futures, and reputations depend on it.

Human Relationships

We’re not a CV factory. We listen, we ask the right questions, and we tell you the truth — even if it’s hard to hear. We’re here to solve real problems, not just hit targets.

Local Strength, National Reach

We know Essex and East London like the back of our hand — with networks built on years of trust. But wherever you are in the UK, we’re ready to help.

Purpose-Driven Work

This isn’t just a job for us. Education and healthcare change lives. We’re here because we care — and we want to help you do your work better, safer, and with people who truly fit.

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Here’s What It’s Like Working With Us

Candidates Clients
Karla and the team are exceptionally hard working people who are invested in you and want you to succeed. I had so much support since my first contact with SENDirect and was given every bit of help and advice in order to get a placement. I can't recommend them enough!! Give them a call today and see how they can help you too.
K Jay
From the very first phone call I could tell that she was a cut above the rest. I wasn't even sure that I wanted to stay in teaching at the time but she reassured me that she would find me a school that matched my personality and my convenience in terms of distance, salary and teaching style and low and behold she stayed true to her word.
D Sowunmi
It was my first time dealing with a job agency so I was a bit apprehensive however, Karla very clearly explained every step and supported me through the registration process. She was very efficient and proactive in obtaining all required documents and setting me up on the system ready to start employment.
J Stuart
OMG HR genuinely understands how schools work. We’re under constant pressure to stay compliant and keep classrooms running smoothly. They didn’t just send us CVs — they found us staff who fit our culture and could hit the ground running. It’s made a real difference to our team.
Headteacher, Secondary School, East London
Finding reliable healthcare staff has been a nightmare, especially since the pandemic. OMG HR handled compliance and DBS checks quickly and the staff they placed genuinely care for patients.
Healthcare Provider, Essex
OMG HR are unlike any agency we’ve worked with. Whether it’s recruiting for therapy teams or residential care staff, they’ve delivered skilled people who truly understand working with vulnerable individuals.
Operations Manager, Multi-Academy Trust with Healthcare Services, East London

Trusted Across Essex, London and Nationwide

We specialise in supporting education and healthcare recruitment — working alongside local authorities, trusts, and care providers.
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