Specialist Staffing and Recruitment for Social Housing and Supported Living
At First for Support, we connect compassionate and skilled housing professionals with organisations that make a difference in people’s lives.
From housing associations and supported living providers to community housing projects, we deliver flexible, compliant recruitment solutions that help maintain safe, inclusive and well-managed services.
Our Expertise in Social Care Recruitment
Expertise in Social and Supported Housing Staffing
We work with housing associations, local authorities and supported living services to recruit fully vetted professionals for a range of roles, including:
- Housing Support Officers
- Tenancy Sustainment Workers
- Community Outreach Workers
- Service Managers
- Scheme and Housing Managers
Our consultants understand the value of consistency, reliability and person-centred care across housing support settings.
Recruitment Standards Built on Trust, Safety and Compliance
We take compliance and safeguarding seriously - it’s the foundation of everything we do.
Every housing professional we supply is:
- DBS-checked and reference-verified
- Trained in safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Fully compliant with sector legislation and local authority requirements
Our clients trust us because we deliver quality, reliability and continuity across every placement.
Tailored Solutions – Temporary, Permanent and Executive Search
Every housing provider has unique staffing requirements, from short-term cover to senior leadership appointments.
First for Support offers flexible recruitment solutions across temporary, contract, permanent and executive search hiring.
Our recruiters source experienced housing professionals 365 days a year, 7 days a week, ensuring you always have the right people in place.
Learn more about our specialist recruitment services:
Temporary Recruitment
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Adaptable staff ready to support increased demand.
Permanent Recruitment
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Long-term professionals aligned with your values
Executive Recruitment
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Senior leaders who strengthen service quality and compliance
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 dependable housing and community 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 housing professionals or your next rewarding role in social housing?
Let’s start a conversation today.
