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As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on an incredible year for Priority Recruitment. From launching new initiatives to welcoming fresh faces to our team, this year has been all about growth, impact, and laying the foundations for an exciting future.

Launching Thriving: A New Chapter in Care

One of the standout highlights of 2025 was the launch of our new brand, Thriving by Priority Recruitment. Thriving is a CQC-registered domiciliary care company based in Manchester, delivering specialist complex care across the UK.

What makes Thriving truly unique is our commitment to outstanding, personalised care that helps individuals live independently. We focus on building trusted relationships that empower each person to truly thrive, connecting them with compassionate professionals dedicated to making a difference.

This launch marks a proud milestone for the entire Priority team and reflects our ongoing mission to provide exceptional care and support.

Welcoming New Team Members

Our team grew this year with four fantastic new starters:

Dawn Kelly – Registered Manager
Dawn leads our registered care service specialising in complex care, bringing a genuine passion for people and their wellbeing. She’s known for building strong, supportive teams and championing person-centred care so every client feels valued and empowered. Her hard work and dedication were celebrated when she won Grafter of the Year at our Annual Awards Ceremony.

Angel Goodman – Recruitment Resourcer
Angel has quickly become an essential part of our recruitment team. Winning New Starter of the Year at our Annual Awards Ceremony, she is focused on finding the right talent for every role. Angel combines precision with a personal touch, ensuring every candidate feels valued and every client receives the perfect fit. Her commitment to building relationships and understanding people makes her a natural at connecting the right candidates with the right opportunities.

Levi Hunt – Recruitment Consultant
Levi brings experience and insight to the recruitment process, helping to match skilled candidates with life-changing roles. With a friendly, approachable manner and an eye for potential, Levi ensures every interaction is professional, supportive, and results-driven. He’s already making a real difference in helping our clients and candidates thrive together.

Jamie Reid – Social Media and Marketing Executive
Jamie joined us to support our social media and marketing efforts, bringing creativity, flair, and a keen eye for engaging content. He has been instrumental in telling our story online, showcasing both our recruitment successes and the incredible work happening every day.

Each new team member has already made a positive impact, and we’re thrilled to have them with us as we continue to grow.

First-Time Work Experience Placements

In an exciting first for the company, we welcomed two work experience students for a two-week placement. Focused mainly on recruitment marketing, they gained insight into the day-to-day workings of Priority Recruitment, seeing how our team operates and supports both clients and candidates. 

We’re proud to have provided this opportunity and look forward to offering more placements in the future.

Giving Back: Supporting Manchester Mind

Community involvement has remained a key focus in 2025. We held 12 fundraisers for Manchester Mind, supporting vital mental health initiatives across the city.

Our events included the Burrs Colour Dash, an Auction of Promises, a pool tournament, drawing contests, and even a “What’s in the Box?” challenge (which has ruined jam for everyone in the office). Not only did these fundraisers raise money for essential mental health services across Manchester, but they also brought us together as a team and provided us with some incredible memories. 

Looking Ahead to 2026

As we reflect on 2025, it’s clear that this has been a year of exciting change, new beginnings, and meaningful impact. Every milestone has reinforced what makes Priority Recruitment special: our commitment to people, care, and genuine connections.

Looking ahead, we can’t wait to continue building on the successes of this year, expanding our services, welcoming more incredible talent to our team, and making an even bigger impact in the communities we serve. Here’s to a year ahead filled with growth, opportunity, and thriving together.