Housing & Supported Living

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First for Support graphic announcing it receives the E2 Media Award of Excellence 2026, with a woman portrait on the right.
July 21, 2026
First for Support has been named Social Care Recruitment Agency of the Year in E2 Media’s 2026 Awards of Excellence, recognising our people-focused service.
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June 30, 2026
Compare children’s residential care and supported living roles, including duties, training, pay and hours, to find the right social care career for you.
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May 26, 2026
Discover why local knowledge improves social care recruitment across Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire, and Manchester.
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April 15, 2026
Learn what safer recruitment in children’s residential care means and how it protects services across Hampshire, Dorset and beyond.
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March 16, 2026
Should you hire temporary or permanent social care staff? Discover the benefits of both and how the right balance can support safe, consistent care services.
March 2, 2026
First for Support wins a Southern Enterprise Award!
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February 23, 2026
Learn how to choose a compliant social care recruitment agency across Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and Manchester. Protect your service with safer recruitment and transparent compliance standards.
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January 19, 2026
Client Overview
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January 19, 2026
Client Overview
Two women laughing on a red couch, one in a wheelchair, indoors.
January 15, 2025
Client Overview