Overview
Helping Social Workers and organisations
To continue to protect vulnerable children and adults, you need a recruitment agency that understands the complex nature of Social Work.
We support local authorities, the NHS, charities, private healthcare organisations, housing associations, and the people who work in them. Contact us today for a confidential conversation.
For employers
Reliable Social Work recruitment
We appreciate the delicate nature of Social Work. By understanding the work you do and any challenges you face, we provide a consultative service based on your requirements and the needs of the people you protect.
We can recruit temporary and locum Social Work professionals across a wide range of settings, including child protection, fostering, adult safeguarding and hospital discharge.
For candidates
Find a Social Work job that you love
Whether you’re an experienced Social Worker or newly qualified, or are a specialist allied health professional, it’s our job to help you find a role in a organisation where you can have a positive impact on people’s lives.
Working with organisations and bodies across the Social Work industry, we understand what they’re looking for. It’s this insight that means we can put you forward for the right opportunities.
Contact us
Speak to the Search team today
With 15 offices across the UK, we have a dedicated team of Social Work recruitment specialists who are ready to support your career or hiring journey.
We make it our mission to get to know all our candidates and clients on an in-depth and individual level. This personalised approach allows us to connect the right Social Workers and organisations with one another, so you can continue to do the crucial work you do.
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Social Work sectors that we support
Social Work sectors that we support
01 Adult
Qualified Social Workers specialising in the safeguarding of vulnerable Adults work for Local Authorities, Healthcare Providers and Charities to ensure that adults have access to the requisite care and support in a safe environment. Whether due to mental health conditions, learning, physical or sensory disabilities, old age or issues rising from addiction, Social Workers make decisions within a legal framework to ensure action is taken to improve the circumstances of the vulnerable adult and by extension, their families and networks. Search support our clients with temporary and permanent adult social worker placements across the UK. We look for candidates dedicated to continuous professional development and staying updated on the latest treatments and interventions. Our recruitment process ensures that all candidates possess relevant qualifications, up-to-date registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) and can demonstrate excellent communication.
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Social Work sectors that we support
Social Work sectors that we support
02 Children & Families
The protection of children and young people is paramount to providing the best possible starts in life from pre-born babies to teenagers and young adults, and social workers take a lead on identifying short and long term options for children and families in crisis. Whether they are working with a caseload of children in need of extra support due to difficult family circumstances, at risk of offending or victims of crime, or children in local authority care, or children taking their journey through the fostering and adoption process, Social Workers take responsibility to liaise with all involved to provide positive outcomes.
For Job Seekers
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We recruit for Qualified Social Workers, Family Support Workers, Youth Workers, Mental Health Practitioners and Responsible Individuals, across settings such as children’s services, adult care, safeguarding and mental health.
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If you’re working in England, you must be registered with Social Work England. For roles in Scotland, you’ll need to be registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). We’ll check your registration with the relevant body and ensure you're fully compliant before placement.
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Absolutely. We regularly place candidates in locum contracts, block bookings and part-time shifts, which are ideal for flexibility, work-life balance or supplementing your income.
For Employers
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Yes. We work closely with local authorities, NHS trusts and private organisations, giving us access to a broad network of experienced, fully vetted social work professionals. We can often fill roles quickly, especially for safeguarding and statutory functions.
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We prioritise speed and compliance when sourcing for urgent needs. All our social workers are referenced, DBS-cleared and registered, so you get someone who’s qualified and ready to step in, often within 24 to 72 hours.
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Testimonials
What our candidates say
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“Search contacted me and matched me to a company where I was successful in securing a position. I would never have known about the job without their professional guidance.”
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“Carla was amazing. Prompt with all the info and replies, we built great rapport. If the opportunity presents itself in the future, I’d happily come back.”
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“Louise and Vik are lovely. They go out of their way for you. I trust them to find me the right role which matches my values and ethics.”
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“So friendly and helpful throughout and found me a great job with a quick turn around.”
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“Phil was absolutely excellent, cannot thank him enough for my temp role and my permanent role. All other staff in Dundee were always great to deal with. Fantastic bunch.”
