Trusted Social Care and Housing Recruitment Agency for Employers
At First for Support, we partner with care and housing organisations to deliver reliable, compliant and values-led recruitment.
Our consultants have hands-on experience within the sector, so we understand the challenges of maintaining quality, compliance and staffing continuity.
Whether you need urgent temporary cover, permanent recruitment or executive search, we’ll help you find professionals who make a real impact - quickly, safely and with care.
Sectors We Support
We work exclusively within the social care and social housing sectors, providing experienced, fully vetted professionals across a wide range of settings. Our recruitment consultants combine hands-on industry experience with in-depth compliance knowledge to help you build reliable, confident teams.
Social Care Recruitment Services
We partner with residential and supported living services, children’s homes, and educational or secure care environments.
Whether you need temporary staff, permanent hires or management-level professionals, we’ll help you find people who share your values and commitment to quality care.
Social Housing Staffing Solutions
We support housing associations, supported accommodation providers and community housing services with trusted staffing solutions.
From Housing Officers to Service Managers, our candidates combine empathy, professionalism and compliance to strengthen your housing services.
We recruit across:
- Residential and supported living services
- Children’s homes and educational environments
- Housing associations and community housing providers
Recruitment Services Tailored to You
We provide flexible, end-to-end recruitment support for organisations across the South East, South West and Manchester.
Our services include:
- Temporary Recruitment - reliable cover for shifts, leave and emergency staffing needs.
- Permanent Recruitment - long-term placements to strengthen your team.
- Executive Search - discreet, strategic recruitment for leadership and senior roles.
Real Results for Social Care and Housing Providers
We’re proud to work with care and housing organisations that share our commitment to quality, compliance and people-first recruitment.
Our case studies highlight how we’ve helped clients overcome staffing challenges, improve retention and maintain high standards of care and housing support.
Each partnership reflects our core values of trust, transparency and professionalism, and demonstrates the difference the right people can make.
Why Employers Choose First for Support
We believe success in recruitment comes from clear communication, trust and a professional approach.
With nearly 30 years of combined experience in social care and social housing recruitment, we know how to find staff who not only meet compliance standards but truly fit your service culture.

We’re proud to offer:
Specialist sector knowledge
Our consultants have direct experience in care and housing environments.

Fully compliant recruitment
Every candidate is DBS-checked, reference-verified and trained to CQC and Ofsted standards.
Flexible solutions
Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment options tailored to your needs.
Fast response times
Dedicated consultants available seven days a week for urgent cover.

Transparency and trust
Open communication at every stage of the recruitment process.

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
Why Employers Choose First for Support
We believe success in recruitment comes from clear communication, trust and a professional approach.
With nearly 30 years of combined experience in social care and social housing recruitment, we know how to find staff who not only meet compliance standards but truly fit your service culture.

We’re proud to offer:
Specialist sector knowledge
Our consultants have direct experience in care and housing environments.

Fully compliant recruitment
Every candidate is DBS-checked, reference-verified and trained to CQC and Ofsted standards.
Transparency and trust
Open communication at every stage of the recruitment process.

Flexible solutions
Temporary, contract and permanent recruitment options tailored to your needs.

Fast response times
Dedicated consultants available seven days a week for urgent cover.

Fast response times
Dedicated consultants available seven days a week for urgent cover.
Transparency and trust
Open communication at every stage of the recruitment process.
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
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 reliable, compliant and compassionate staff?
Let’s start your recruitment journey today.
