INFO HUB

Welcome to the First for Support Info Hub, your go-to place for insights, advice and stories from across the social care and housing sectors.  Here you’ll find useful articles, helpful videos, and real-life perspectives from our consultants, clients and care professionals.


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Temporary Social Care Staff vs Permanent Recruitment – What Works Best?

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.

First for Support wins a Southern Enterprise Award!

March 2, 2026
First for Support wins a Southern Enterprise Award!
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How to Choose a Compliant Social Care Recruitment Agency

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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Rapid Interim Leadership Support in Social Housing

January 19, 2026
Client Overview
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Continuity for a Child’s Placement Transition

January 19, 2026
Client Overview
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Bridging Gaps Through Responsive Agency Support

January 15, 2025
Client Overview

Excellent service you can trust

June 22, 2023
Excellent service you can trust

It’s straightforward to switch to First for Support

June 22, 2023
It’s straightforward to switch to First for Support

We live by our values

June 22, 2023
We live by our values

Candidate FAQs Part 1

June 22, 2023
Candidate FAQs Part 1

Abraham’s experience of working with First for Support

June 22, 2023
Abraham’s experience of working with First for Support

Jonathan’s experience of working with First for Support

June 22, 2023
Jonathan’s experience of working with First for Support

Types of work available

June 22, 2023
Types of work available

Top tips for a strong Care Sector CV

June 22, 2023
Top tips for a strong Care Sector CV

I’m Bea, Founder and Director at First for Support. Let’s get you a job!

June 22, 2023
I’m Bea, Founder and Director at First for Support. Let’s get you a job!

All you need to know about working in the care sector

June 22, 2023
All you need to know about working in the care sector

Why choose First for Support?

June 22, 2023
Why choose First for Support?
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Temporary to Permanent Staffing Solution

March 15, 2022
Client Overview