HR, payroll and recruitment solutions for the housing and social care sectors
Build a better way of working with HR, payroll and recruitment software and services for the housing and social care sectors.
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1,000,000+
people managed globally with IRIS solutions
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1 in 6
UK workers are paid using IRIS solutions
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300,000+
employers use IRIS for HR and payroll
Social care and housing management software and services
Taking care of your business with HR, payroll and recruitment solutions
From high staff turnover to compliance pressures to workforce management complexity, housing and social care providers are facing many industry challenges – but how can they be resolved?
IRIS offers flexible payroll, HR, and recruitment solutions to help providers improve processes, reduce admin, and take better care of their people, patients, and profits.
Housing and social care sector challenges
What’s holding back the housing and social care sectors?
- Compliance challenges strain resources, risking audits, penalties, and reputational harm.
- Inflation and funding cuts are straining budgets, leading to staff reductions and delayed system upgrades.
- Poor process implementation hinders service delivery, patient communication, and efficiency.
- Increasing lifespans are straining services, requiring more resources and compromising care quality.
- Sudden policy shifts keep organisations on the back foot, causing inconsistent care delivery.
- Social care data is vulnerable to cyberattacks, risking breaches, legal issues, and downtime.
HR, payroll and recruitment challenges
Workforce worries affecting housing and social care
- Staff shortages, high turnover and frequent recruitment and onboarding cause care delays, increased costs, and staff burnout.
- Shift work and reliance on agency workers impact workforce planning, employee wellbeing, and compliance with time regulations.
- Diverse workforce challenges include cultural and linguistic differences and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees.
- Zero-hour contracts and wage compliance pose challenges for payroll, holiday entitlement, and employment rights (e.g. national minimum wage).
HR, payroll and workforce management solutions for housing and social care
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Recruitment, simplified
Find and onboard new and temporary workers with ease
From struggling to fill frontline and specialist vacancies to quickly onboarding new or temporary staff, housing and social care organisations have their work cut out.
Secure the right support to tackle recruitment and onboarding challenges with IRIS Recruitment Services. Streamline hiring, job postings, and onboarding with budget-friendly managed recruitment services.
IRIS can also help you efficiently track and onboard temporary staff, ensuring compliance and helping you prepare your new workers for success.
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Payroll, improved
Take better care of payroll
Running payroll for a fluctuating workforce backed up by temporary agency workers can be a nightmare, but IRIS payroll solutions have got you covered.
- Managed payroll services for housing and social care – Rely on CIPP-accredited experts from IRIS Payroll Services to ensure compliance with minimum wage laws, auto-enrolment, and variable pay structures.
- Payroll software for housing and social care – Automate accurate, compliant payroll with Staffology Payroll By IRIS, payroll software ready to meet the needs of housing and social care providers.
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HR, handled
Streamline HR processes and improve outcomes
Wow your clients with features and functionality that set your firm apart.
HR challenges can seriously impact housing and social care providers. From managing workforce compliance to tracking timesheets to maintaining accurate staff records, there’s a lot to consider.Thankfully, there is HR software out there that can help. Solutions like IRIS Cascade and Staffology HR By IRIS help providers save time by automating admin, reducing workloads, and simplifying processes.
Alongside boosting operational efficiency, IRIS HR software helps you improve employee experience. Self-service workforce management portals allow staff to check shifts, submit requests (e.g. annual leave), and access their data on the go from the mobile app.
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Scheduling, sorted
Take control of your workforce management
Around-the-clock caring demands and a reliance on locum or agency workers can make scheduling and shift management a real struggle.
However, solutions like Rotageek can help you simplify shift planning. Using drag-and-drop scheduling tools, managers can fill gaps and ensure shifts are covered without incurring additional costs.
And it’s not just more convenient for management. Staff can check and manage their schedules anytime thanks to Rotageek’s mobile access, helping improve employee satisfaction and retention.
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L&D, done
Keep staff engaged with learning and development
Learning and development (L&D) is essential for organisations tackling ongoing staff retention challenges.
Improve staff morale, boost performance, and pave the way for better career progression with Kallidus, the accessible learning management system from IRIS.
Whether you’re onboarding new team members or developing existing staff to support their career goals, use software like Kallidus to equip your people with the skills and training they need to deliver high-quality care.
Here to help you care
“Until you get an integrated system, you don’t realise how much unnecessary additional work you’ve been doing. That flexibility to build IRIS Cascade so that it perfectly meets our needs is a huge benefit. I would highly recommend it.”
Transform Housing Group
260,000+ employers use IRIS solutions to transform their HR and payroll functions
Frequently asked questions
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A wide range of housing and social care providers can benefit from using workforce management solutions, including:
- Care homes
- Home care agencies
- Housing associations
- Local authorities
- Supported living services
- Private landlords
- Home care agencies
- Adult day care centres
- Foster care agencies
Workforce management solutions support these providers by improving staff planning, shift scheduling, recruitment, payroll management, staff retention, and more. -
Social care providers must comply with various regulatory requirements, including:
- Safeguarding
- Health and safety standards
- GDPR for data protection
- National Minimum Wage legislation
- Employment laws
Adhering to these regulations is vital to avoid audits, fines, and reputational damage. To achieve compliance, housing and social care providers might rely on specific solutions, like Staffology Payroll software to help run a compliant payroll or IRIS Cascade to ensure compliance with employment law. -
Workforce management can cover recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, payroll, data management, and employee retention initiatives (like learning and development).
In the housing and social care sectors, effective workforce management ensures efficient use of resources, compliance with labour laws, and increased employee satisfaction. Outcomes like these can lead to improved service quality, positive staff morale, and operational efficiency. -
Social housing software is designed to manage the daily operations of housing providers, such as tenant applications, rent collection, maintenance scheduling, and compliance reporting.
Social housing software can also include professional software that helps social housing providers and organisations work more effectively. Social housing payroll software, for example, can help providers make sure they pay their people accurately and on time, improving operational efficiency.
Social housing software can help streamline processes while ensuring transparency and improving tenant services. -
Home care payroll services streamline complex payroll needs, such as calculating salaries for zero-hour contracts, ensuring compliance with National Minimum Wage laws, managing pension auto-enrolment, and handling payroll for agency workers.
Home care payroll services are especially helpful for managing varying work hours and holiday entitlements.
Home care providers might turn to managed payroll services like IRIS Payroll Services to take care of these responsibility on their behalf.
Software and services for the housing and social care sector
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A powerful cloud-based HR solution
Streamline HR operations with scalable, all-in-one software designed for larger employers. Manage payroll, admin, and people processes from a single platform.
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Streamline HR to save time and money
Automate HR and payroll tasks with a flexible, remote-friendly solution. Intuitive interface, advanced reporting, and packages for every growth stage – ready out of the box.
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Expert HR consultancy and support
IRIS HR Consulting ensures compliance, optimises talent strategies, and provides M&A expertise, supporting UK and global healthcare organisations and their people.
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Smarter scheduling and shift planning
Create perfect rotas, schedule social care staff, and support your people with our intuitive drag-and-drop, cloud-based scheduling solution.
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The modern learning management system
Designed to simplify learning and development, Kallidus provides you and your team a smooth, accessible learning experience.
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Payroll software for healthcare providers
Ideal for health and social care providers, this software handles NHS Pension Scheme requirements, RTI compliance, BACS payments, maternity/paternity pay, and more.
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Only pay for the payslips you process
Staffology Payroll software simplifies payments, integrates with HR software, automates admin, and offers secure staff portals. Save time and money today.
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The managed payroll solution you can trust
Outsource your payroll to CIPP-accredited experts and save time with our BACS-approved service, HMRC-recognised software, and proven ROI benefits.
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Specialist GP accountancy software
Unlike generic accountancy software, GP Accounts can integrate NHS payment statements, offer dispensing VAT features, and simplify payroll for GP surgeries.
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Attract top talent using best-in-breed software
Streamline hiring with IRIS Recruitment’s ATS – save time, reduce costs, and improve efficiency with branded career pages, tailored tools, and a candidate portal.
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Find the right people with managed recruitment services
Discover flexible, cost-effective outsourced recruitment with IRIS – reduce hiring time, minimise costs, and improve the quality of your recruitment journey.
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Every HCM solution you could need, all under one roof
Discover expert tools for HR and payroll, seamlessly integrated with IRIS Cascade. Shop solutions for training, workforce management, and more.
Get bespoke guidance on solutions
Whether it’s housing management software or home care payroll services, connect with us to find the ideal solution for your organisation.