Social Care Recruitment Across the South East, South West and Manchester
At First for Support, we specialise in placing
compassionate, compliant and skilled care professionals
in roles where they can make a real difference.
From children’s residential care to supported and
independent living, we help providers maintain
consistent staffing and exceptional standards of care.
Our Expertise in Social Care Recruitment
Adult Social Care Recruitment
Our adult social care division supports providers delivering residential, supported and independent living services for adults with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges or behavioral conditions.
We supply experienced, fully vetted professionals including:
- Support Workers and Care Assistants
- Senior Support Workers and Team Leaders
- Registered Managers and Service Managers
- Housing Support and Community Outreach Workers
Our consultants understand the importance of consistency, continuity and compassion in adult care.
We work closely with providers across the South East, South West and Manchester to deliver staff who can make an immediate, positive difference.
Children Social Care Recruitment
Our children’s social care team specialises in recruitment for residential and secure settings, working with providers that support children and young people with emotional, behavioral and complex needs.
We recruit for a wide range of roles including:
- Residential Childcare Workers
- Senior Support Workers
- Team Leaders and Registered Managers
- Teaching Assistants and Education Support Roles in secure settings
Every candidate we place is trained, DBS-checked and compliant with Ofsted regulations.
Our focus is on providing professionals who bring stability, empathy and structure to children’s lives.
Our Services
We understand that every care provider’s needs are different. That’s why First for Support offers flexible recruitment solutions across temporary, contract and permanent staffing.
Whether you need urgent shift cover or a long-term hire, our responsive consultants ensure you always have the right people in place trained, compliant and ready to make a difference.
Temporary Social Care Recruitment
For short-term and flexible staffing needs.
We provide staffing support seven days a week, 365 days a year, with experienced support staff ready to step in when you need them most. Our temporary care workers are fully vetted, trained and available for last-minute cover, sickness absence or increased demand.
Permanent Social Care Recruitment
For long-term growth and stability.
We help care providers find dedicated, high-quality professionals to join their teams permanently. From Support Workers to Registered Managers, we take the time to match skills, values and goals for lasting success.
Our Standards
We take compliance seriously - it s the foundation of everything we do. Every candidate is:
- DBS-checked and reference-verified
- Trained in safeguarding and first aid
- Fully compliant with CQC and Ofsted requirements
Our clients trust us because we deliver quality, reliability and continuity across every placement.
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
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