Executive Search for Social Care and Social Housing Leadership
At First for Support, we connect organisations with the exceptional leaders who shape and strengthen social care and housing services.
Our executive search consultants specialise in identifying and securing senior professionals with the right blend of expertise, empathy and compliance knowledge to guide high-performing teams.
Whether you are recruiting for a Registered Manager, Head of Service or Director-level role, we find the leaders who reflect your values and vision for quality care and housing support.
Leadership Recruitment That Drives Positive Change
We understand that strong leadership is central to the success of any care or housing organisation.
Our executive search process is discreet, strategic and values-led, ensuring you meet candidates who combine operational experience with genuine passion for improving lives.
We work with a range of employers, including:
- Residential and supported living care providers
- Children’s homes and education-based care settings
- Housing associations and community housing services
Senior Appointments in Social Care
Our consultants specialise in temporary recruitment for social care services across Hampshire, Dorset, Devon, Wiltshire and beyond.
We provide qualified, DBS-checked professionals for every type of shift and service.
Typical temporary care roles include:
- Support Workers and Care Assistants
- Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders
- Waking Night Staff and Outreach Workers
- Complex Care and Crisis Support Specialists
Executive Recruitment for Social Housing Professionals
We also provide executive search services for senior roles within housing and community support. Our consultants partner with housing associations, local authorities and supported accommodation providers to source experienced leaders who can drive progress and stability.
Typical appointments include:
- Housing Managers and Area Managers
- Operations Leads and Programme Managers
- Directors of Housing and Community Services
- Strategic Leaders and Executive Officers
What People Say About Us!
We are trusted by care providers and support workers for our
reliability, personal approach and speed of response.
Our Impact in Social Care
& Social Housing Recruitment
Delivering quality care and dependable support across every service.
90%
of new
candidates come
through referrals
6+
years
average retention
among long-term staff
70+
compliant
fully vetted staff
across all services

84,000
hours
of care and support
provided every year
365
days a year
staffing support from our
responsive recruitment team
Our Impact in Social Care
& Social Housing Recruitment
Delivering quality care and dependable support across every service.
90%
of new
candidates
come
through
referrals
70+
compliant
fully
vetted staff
across all
services
6+
years
average
retention
among long-
term staff
84,000
hours
of care and
support
provided every
year
365
days a year
staffing support
from our
responsive
recruitment team
Our Impact in Social Care
& Social Housing Recruitment
Delivering quality care and dependable support across every service.
90%
of new
candidates
come
through
referrals
6+
years
average
retention
among long-
term staff
70+
compliant
fully
vetted staff
across all
services
84,000
hours
of care and
support
provided every
year
365
days a year
staffing support
from our
responsive
recruitment team
Get in Touch
Looking for dedicated staff or your next rewarding role in care?
Let’s start a conversation today.
