About Comfort Circle Care
Where Compliance Meets Compassion
Comfort Circle Care | National Quality, Local Care Staffing
Comfort Circle Care is a premier health and social care provider dedicated to raising the standard of care through expert staffing and person-centred support.
Building on our proven success as an ECC (Essex County Council) Recognised Preferred Supplier, we are proud to announce our expansion into Middlesbrough, Teesside, and the wider North East region.
Having met the highest strict local authority standards for safety, quality, and recruitment in the South, we are bringing that same elite level of compliance and service to North East care providers. We don’t just fill shifts; we provide vetted, high-calibre professionals who help care facilities maintain their CQC-ready status and ensure residents live fulfilling, independent lives.
Our Dual Mission
We bridge the gap between rigorous regulatory requirements and the human need for connection.
- For Care Providers: We act as a strategic staffing partner, supplying care assistants and support workers who are trained to the CQC Single Assessment Framework.
- For Individuals: We provide high-quality companionship and non-regulated support for those using Direct Payments, ensuring they have reliable, professional help at home.
The Comfort Circle Standard
Our foundation is built on the CQC’s five key questions. We ensure every service we provide is:
- Safe: Rigorous 8-point vetting, including Enhanced DBS and 5-year work history audits.
- Effective: Staff are equipped with the Care Certificate and ongoing professional development.
- Caring: We recruit for empathy, ensuring "patient-centred care" isn't just a phrase, but a daily practice.
- Responsive: We match staff to the specific culture of a home or the personality of an individual.
- Well-Led: Led by Director Yvonne Ofordu, our agency operates with transparency, accountability, and a focus on continuous improvement
Why Choose Us?
In a challenging care landscape, Comfort Circle Care stands out by being "Audit Ready." Whether you are a Care Home Manager preparing for inspection or a family seeking a trusted companion for a loved one, our status as a Preferred Supplier gives you the peace of mind that you are working with the best in Essex.
Our Values
Excellence
Respect
Reliability
Compassion
Integrity
Professionalism
What Makes Us Different
We focus on specialist environments, understand the challenges services face, and prioritise continuity, communication and ethical practice.
CQC-Ready Staffing Solutions (B2B)
- Specialist Personnel: We supply experienced Care Assistants and Support Workers trained in person-centred care.
- Audit Support: We provide full personnel files upon request to ensure your staffing records are always CQC-compliant.
Fully Vetted & Compliant Staff
- Compliance-First Recruitment: Every staff member is vetted to Regulation 19 standards (DBS, 5-year history, verified references).
24hr Support
- Respite for Families: Peace of mind for family carers, knowing a professional, vetted companion is with their loved one.
Fast, Local Response Across Colchester
- Social & Community Inclusion: Accompanied outings, appointments, and social visits to combat isolation.
- Domestic Support: Light housework, meal preparation, and shopping assistance.
CQC Compliance Consultancy
Leveraging our expertise in recruitment and regulation, we help local care providers get "Inspection Ready."
- Mock Audit Prep: We review your staffing files to ensure they meet the latest CQC Single Assessment Framework requirements.
- Policy Reviews: Aligning your internal staffing policies with national best practices
Companionship & Independent Living (B2C)
- We help individuals live fulfilling lives in their own homes through high-quality, non-regulated support. We are a trusted provider for those managing their own care via Direct Payments.
- We prioritise dignity, respect and a personalised approach ensuring staff fit your service, culture and the individuals you support.
Meet the Director
With experience in support services, staffing coordination and workforce leadership, Yvonne brings a strong commitment to ethical recruitment, professional standards and high-quality care.
Yvonne Ofordu
Founder & Director