Unit 5, Highnam Business Centre, Newent Road, Gloucester, GL2 8DN
01452 226136
About The Black & White Group
Introduction
Founded in 2004, The Black & White Group has been providing staffing, consultancy, and compliance solutions to the care sector for over 20 years. We are a family-run business committed to helping care providers thrive. Our team is passionate about supporting care services in delivering the highest quality of care while growing their businesses sustainably.”
Our Approach
At The Black & White Group, we take a hands-on, personal approach to everything we do. We are more than just a service provider, we are true partners in your journey. We take the time to understand your unique needs and offer tailored solutions that help you overcome challenges, grow successfully, and maintain care excellence.
Meet The Team
Tony Farmer
Company Director
Tony has close on 30 plus years of experience in recruitment and care.
His hands on approach and willingness to listen goes down well with our staff, where his experience goes a long way.
Tony is a seasoned traveller and enjoys his holidays with wife Arlette when they are able to actually take a break, whether that be by land, air or sea!
Tony also loves his vehicles.
Arlette Farmer
Registered Manager
Arlette is Black & White's Registered Care Manager. 'Tammy' has a long history in both medical and care administration within the NHS and also in the private sector.
Tammy likes to travel with hubby Tony, and she has a great interest in history around the World.
At home Tammy is a keen gardener and a keeper of a multitude of various houseplants!
Mark Farmer
IT & Media
Mark is our IT, Security and Media Manager.
He has over 30 years experience in Media and Information Technology.
Mark is a former Website Designer and Editor at Hereford United FC, where he also took on many IT related tasks.
Not surprisingly Mark interests outside of work are computer and technology related.
Mark handles the media, advertising and cyber-security side of the business.
Our team is made up of industry experts with years of experience in the care sector. We pride ourselves on building strong, lasting relationships with our clients and providing consistent, high-quality support. Get to know the team who will be with you every step of the way.
Max Farmer
Sales Consultant
As son of our Director Tony, Max has grown up alongside Black and White.
Since the age of 18 Max has worked in the field as one of our carers to support his studies and to gain knowledge of the care sector.
After graduating from drama school, Max now works in the office bringing in new staff when required, helping out with admin duties and working to expand the company, building on his strong foundation of hands on care experience.
Victoria Smith
Deputy Manager
Victoria has worked in care for over 20 years. Having experience working with children with learning disabilities, mental health work, challenging behaviour, elderly care and supported living.
Working for B&W Victoria performs assessments and meets potential new clients. She also meets new staff and finds the best suited clients for them to work with.
Victoria also works alongside our staff in creating new care plans for our clients.
Bola Stephen
Administrator
Bola is a stalwart of our staff.
She has a plethora of experience working in the healthcare sector and the NHS.
Bola's duties involve booking shifts, interviewing staff, completing staff appraisals and other important administrative duties.
If you contact B&W in a hurry, looking for temporary staff to fill in for illness etc, the odds are that it'll be Bola that's relieves the pressure for you!
Our commitment is to connect you with the best care professionals for the highest quality of service.
History
The Black and White Group, were formed in 2004 by three industry professionals with a purpose of supplying a unique customer-focused service to clients throughout Gloucestershire and the M4/M5 corridor.
In November 2016, two partners retired and the company was purchased by the longest standing Director, Tony Farmer. The company took this opportunity to rebrand and invest in some state of the art technology.
Since our inception, we have forged excellent relationships with our clients and business partners. We have achieved this by taking the time to really understand our clients needs.
By investing time at the beginning, we get to understand the requirements, values and culture of each client, which enables us to recruit efficiently and effectively. This in turn ensures we surpass our client’s expectations, retention rates remain high, whilst presenting excellent value for money.