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Reference checks without the chase.

Send the request. We handle the rest. You get a full report.

How it works

Four steps. One audit trail.

Every referee is reached, verified, and recorded the same way — so consultants stop chasing email threads and compliance teams stop reconstructing them after the fact.

01 / Initiate

Add a candidate, choose a template.

Sector-specific templates for care, locum medical, finance and executive workflows. Or fork your own.

02 / Reach

Referees get a branded request — then a reminder if needed.

Referees are contacted automatically. Reminders fire if they don't respond. You don't lift a finger.

03 / Respond

Referees complete a structured, role-specific questionnaire.

Questions are tailored to the role and sector. Once submitted, AI analyses every response for inconsistencies and flags anything that warrants a closer look.

04 / Deliver

Signed report, immutable audit trail.

A timestamped PDF report, ready to file. Every action logged permanently.

Powered by AI

Not just automated. Intelligent.

Every reference runs through a layer of AI that reads what humans miss — before the report lands on your desk.

AI Fraud Detection

Cross-references every response. If a date, title, or tone doesn't match, you'll know before the report lands.

R. Carlisle
Dates of employment: Jan 2022 – Apr 2024
D. Hargreaves
Role title confirmed: Care Coordinator
M. Osei
Conduct: Excellent, no concerns raised
No concerns found across 3 referees

AI Reference Summary

Every completed reference pack distilled into a plain-English summary. No more reading between the lines.

Generated by AI

AI Red Flag Alert

Unusual patterns, copied responses, and evasive language are flagged automatically.

Employment dates
Mar 2021 – Dec 2023 (Referee 1)
Employment dates
Jun 2021 – Oct 2022 (Referee 2)
Role title
Confirmed by both referees
⚠High Concern — date discrepancy detected

AI Referee Quality Score

AI scores each response for depth, specificity, and credibility — so you can weigh them accordingly.

0/10
Detailed and specific

AI Question Profiles

Describe the role, get a tailored question set in seconds. Care home manager, finance director — purpose-built questions generated instantly.

Role or sector…
Generate questions →
1How long did you manage this candidate?
2Were any safeguarding concerns raised?
3How would you rate their care standards?
4Would you recommend them for a senior role?
5Are you aware of any CQC compliance issues?
Referee outreach

Polite, persistent, and on your letterhead.

Professional, branded emails sent on your behalf — automated follow-ups included, no manual chasing required. Automatic chases stop the moment someone responds.

  • ✓Emails branded with your agency name and sent on your behalf
  • ✓Automated chase sequence, pauses when referee responds
  • ✓Chases pause on weekends and bank holidays
HV
SentinelHQ Recruitment <refs@sentinelhq.co.uk>
to Mr R. Carlisle · 2 May

Reference request: Emma Bradshaw — Sr. Care Coordinator

Dear Mr Carlisle,

Emma has listed you as a professional referee. The request takes about four minutes and is hosted on a secure portal.

Complete reference →
Verified-sender · DKIM ✓ · req#A93F-CC02
Emma Bradshaw · check #A93F-CC02
Sr. Care Coordinator
Check initiated by Tom Whitford
02 May · 09:14 · template care-uk-v3
Referee 1 of 2 verified — R. Carlisle
02 May · 11:38 · identity matched
Referee 1 response received
02 May · 14:02 · 4m to complete
Referee 2 chase #1 sent automatically
03 May · 09:00 · D. Hargreaves, Northbrook
Cross-check & report
queued
Compliance sign-off
queued · @sara.k
Real-time progress

See every check, every step, in one timeline.

No more "has she got back to you yet?" messages. Consultants, candidates, and compliance see the same view — and the same truth.

  • ✓Single timeline per candidate
  • ✓AI reviews every response for flags and inconsistencies
Audit-ready by default

Defend the placement, two years later.

Every action — every email, every chase, every form field — is sealed and timestamped. Hand a tribunal a single signed PDF and be done.

  • ✓Timestamped PDF reports, every action permanently logged
  • ✓ICO-registered, UK data residency
  • ✓GDPR compliant by design
Reference report
report-A93F-CC02.pdf
Candidate
Emma Bradshaw
Role applied for
Sr. Care Coordinator
Agency
Harlow & Vale
Issued
04 May 2026 · 16:21 BST
Verification outcome2 / 2 referees
Both referees corroborated dates of employment (±0 days), role title, and conduct rating. No discrepancies flagged.
sha256: e91c7a2f4d8b6e93a17f0c2b9d6e4811 5a3f7c0d8e2b4691f50c7a3e8d1b9c46

Recruiters tell us they spend up to two days every week chasing references. ReferenceSentinel gets it done while you sleep.

What makes it different

Built for the way recruiters actually work.

Credit refund guarantee

If your candidate or referee goes quiet within the deadline, your credit is automatically returned. No manual request. No support ticket.

Care sector ready

CQC-aligned question profiles designed for care home, domiciliary, and supported living placements — covering conduct, reliability, and safeguarding.

AI fraud detection

Every referee response is automatically reviewed by AI for inconsistencies, suspicious patterns, and copy-paste answers. Flags are surfaced instantly.

Fast for referees — under 2 minutes

A short, focused questionnaire on any device. The easier it is for referees, the faster you get your result. No account needed, no app to install.

Built around your workflow

Every agency works differently. Tell us your sector, your roles, and your process — we'll configure your question profiles, email templates, and scoring criteria before you send your first request. Included free on Growth and Pro.

No-response guarantee

Your credit comes back automatically.

If your candidate doesn't nominate referees within 14 days, or a referee doesn't respond within 21 days — your credit is returned. No questions asked. No support ticket. Automatic.

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14 days
Candidate non-response window
If a candidate doesn't nominate their referees within 14 days of being invited, your credit is automatically returned.
21 days
Referee non-response window
If a referee hasn't submitted their response within 21 days of being contacted, your credit comes straight back.
Automatic
No support ticket needed
Refunds happen without any action from you. The credit appears in your balance overnight.

How we compare

Unlike some platforms, our pricing is fully transparent. No demos required, no sales calls. Just sign up and go.

ReferenceSentinel
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Price per reference
From £7.99
From £14.99
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Refund on non-response
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Automatic — no support ticket needed
Care sector question profile
✓
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CQC-aligned questions built in
AI fraud detection
✓
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Stylometric analysis on every reference
AI reference summary
✓
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Plain-English summary across all referees
AI red flag alerts
✓
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Contradictions flagged before you read
AI quality scoring
✓
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Every referee response scored 1–10
AI question profile generator
✓
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Role-specific questions in seconds
Bespoke setup & onboarding
✓
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We configure the platform for your sector and workflow
ATS integrations
Coming soon
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Teamtailor, Workday, SmartRecruiters etc
Right to Work checks
Coming soon
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Phase 2 roadmap

Competitor pricing and features based on publicly available information, May 2026.

Pricing

Buy only what you need.

One credit = one candidate (up to 5 references). Credits never expire. The more you buy, the less you pay per check.

VolumePrice per creditExample total
5–19 creditsSelf-service setup
£11.9910 credits = £119.90
20–49 creditsSelf-service setup
£9.9920 credits = £199.80
50–99 creditsFree bespoke setup
£8.9950 credits = £449.50
100+ creditsFree bespoke setup
£7.99Best rate100 credits = £799.00
✓Up to 5 referees per candidate
✓AI fraud detection on every report
✓Structured PDF report, permanently logged
✓No-response refund guarantee
✓Credits never expire
✓Care sector question profiles included

50 credits with ReferenceSentinel: £449.50. The same 50 checks with a typical competitor: £749.50 — with no refund guarantee if candidates or referees go quiet. You save £300.

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