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Social Care Recruitment.

SOCIAL CARE RECRUITMENT

Recruitment Support That Matters.

As leaders within social care recruitment, we supply social care professionals to Local Authorities and private sector organisations throughout the UK on a permanent, temporary or interim basis.   

The extreme pressure on the social care sector, driven by a shortage of trained and experienced social care workers, a significant funding crisis and an ageing population is impacting the ability to deliver social care within national targets.  

We appreciate that even if you have time to recruit yourself, sourcing the perfect candidate isn’t as straightforward as it seems. 

Through years of working within social care recruitment, we recognise the challenges you face, the nuances in recruitment to look out for but more importantly where to find the best staff to ensure staff shortages don’t impact the highest standard of care.

We're on the CCS & NHS PIP Workforce Alliance temporary staffing frameworks for RM6277 Non Medical, Non Clinical and RM6161 Clinical. We’re also on the RM6229 for permanent staff for Non Medical and Non Clinical which means we have successfully placed thousands of candidates into new roles. 

Our consultants specialise in their own dedicated geographical markets which allows them to combine sector expertise with local knowledge, an approach which has enabled us to build a strong reputation shaped through competence and reliability.  

We are APSCo and REC accredited to ensure you have complete confidence that every candidate is rigorously vetted, with all the relevant checks completed, before the candidate commences work. 

To discover more about our social care recruitment services, or to get a tailored quote for your business or NHS Trust, please call us on 01772 954200.

LEADERS IN SOCIAL CARE RECRUITMENT

What We Offer.

As one of the country’s most experienced social care recruitment agencies, we offer:

  • Vast talent pool of experienced and available social workers and social care professionals
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the social care sector 
  • National and local knowledge 
  • Trusted by a vast number of Local Authorities and private sector organisations
  • Professional and flexible approach 
  • Demonstrated capability   
  • Dedicated compliance support 
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JOB ROLE SPECIALISMS

Typical Social Care Jobs We Recruit For.

​Qualified Social Workers

A Qualified Social Worker is responsible for helping people from all walks of life find a solution to problems they may be encountering. Responsibilities can include offering protection and advice to vulnerable people, visiting clients and making referrals to appropriate services. 

What is a ​Qualified Social Worker?

Family Support Workers

A Family Support Worker offers short or long term assistance to families experiencing hardship, either in the home or in the community. Family Support Workers are employed or work alongside the Local Authority, social services departments or within charitable organisations.

What is a Family Support Worker?

Residential Support Workers

Residential Support Workers care for the physical and mental wellbeing of children or adults in the care system. A Residential Support Worker will ensure the needs of the residents are being met through physical care (such as dressing and feeding) and emotional support (such as support sessions). 

What is a Residential Support Worker?

School Attendance Support Officers

A School Attendance Support Officer monitors and identifies a student's pattern of absences or late arrivals. It is their job to communicate with parents and carers to highlight any attendance issues. Attendance reports must also be completed by School Attendance Support Officers when required. 

What is a School Attendance Support Officer?

Young Person / Family Practitioners

A Young Person / Family Practitioner will work alongside young people and families to implement a positive change in their lives, including if a child requires additional support with health, social or day to day needs. The role also involves developing a child’s placement plan and effectively delivering it. 

What is a Young Person / Family Practitioner?

Education Welfare Officers

An Education Welfare Officer ensures that children are attending school and have the support which they need. Education Welfare Officers work alongside schools and families to ensure that children of all ages are in full time education. 

What is an Education Welfare Officer?

Youth Justice Officers

If there is concern for a child or young person’s mental health or they have committed a serious crime, it is the responsibility of a Youth Justice Officer to support their needs. The aim of the support is to prevent a young person from reoffending and help them back into education or work. 

What is a Youth Justice Officer?

Community Support Officer

The role of a Community Support Officer is to ensure the safety, health and happiness of vulnerable people and those who require additional support, in their own homes. A Community Support Officer is expected to provide support to individuals that will allow them to live more independently. 

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Child Support Workers

A Child Support Worker is responsible for helping young people with their physical and emotional needs and will provide advice and support to those who need it. A Child Support Worker must help a young person achieve their potential by acting as a good role model for them.

What is a Child Support Worker?

Youth Offending Officers

A Youth Offending Officer supports young people who have committed offences. The goal of a Youth Offending Officer is to prevent the young person from reoffending. They should also help a young person find housing, education or employment opportunities.

What is a Youth Offending Officer?

Senior Practitioners

A Senior Practitioner is employed to provide families and individuals of all ages with support, counselling and guidance that may be required. The role is similar to that of a Social Worker. 

What is a Senior Practitioner?

Early Help Family Workers

Early Help Family Workers are professionals who work with families who are facing challenges or difficulties and need additional support to improve their situation. They work within the context of early intervention and prevention, providing support and guidance to families before their problems become more serious and complex.

What is an Early Help Family Worker?

Children's Social Workers

Children's Social Workers are professionals who work with children, young people, and their families to safeguard their wellbeing and promote positive outcomes. They work within the context of child protection and welfare, ensuring that children and young people are protected from harm and that their needs are met.

What is a Children's Social Worker?

Outreach Support Workers

An Outreach Support Worker is a professional who works with individuals or groups who are facing challenges or difficulties, and who may be at risk of social exclusion or isolation. Outreach Support Workers typically work in the community, providing support and assistance to individuals who are not accessing or are unable to access traditional services.

What is an Outreach Support Worker?

Youth Offending Officers

A Youth Offending Officer (YOO) is a professional who works with young people who have committed criminal offences. The primary role of a YOO is to manage and supervise the cases of young people who have been sentenced to community-based orders or are on remand in custody.

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Violence Reduction Coordinators / VAWG Coordinators

A Violence Reduction Coordinator delivers interventions used to tackle violence in the local community. Responsibilities include making sure that risk management plans are positively impacting the reduction of violence. 

What is a VAWG Coordinator?
SUB SPECIALISMS

Areas We Specialise In.

  • Clinical 
  • Non Clinical 
  • Nursing
  • Healthcare
  • Social Care
  • Commissioning & Service Redesign
  • Senior Appointments

Searching for diverse and qualified talent to join your team? Give us a call on 01772 954200 to discuss your talent acquisition needs and how we can help. 

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Meet The Social Care Team.

TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say.

The CVs which Spencer Clarke Group send over are always high quality and we have hired a number of contract staff through them over the years. Our Consultant Dane Matthews is very friendly, approachable and obviously very good at his job; he is always readily available to deal with our requests.
HR & Recruitment Administrator
We used Spencer Clarke Group when we were short staffed and needed someone in as quickly as possible. At the time, it was challenging because the service needs were not being met and the statutory deadlines were being missed. Our consultant put me in touch with candidates with the relevant experience to recruit on a temporary basis. They were all high calibre candidates and suitable for our roles in social care. It has impacted our business in a positive way because it means that we can sustain a good working relationship with the other services.
Business Support Manager
We have used Spencer Clarke Group on a number of occasions and they have always supplied great quality candidates, often at short notice which is something we always appreciate.
Residential Home Manager
Due to COVID-19 and an internal Cyber attack, we needed extra Brokerage staff to support an increase in workload and a more manual way of working. It was a challenging period because there was an increased workload and an increased pressure to support adults who need adult social care coming out of hospitals. Spencer Clarke Group provided well screened CVs of people who had the correct skills and availability. The staff fit really well into the main team and have produced excellent work - we have extended all the candidates' contracts which demonstrates how happy we were with them.
Procurement & Market Development Manager
We needed urgent temporary staffing cover for a vacancy in our Inventory & Supplies team whilst we conducted processes to recruit to the position substantively. Staff shortages in the team impact upon our ability to provide a sustainable and reliable service and so it's important that we maintain sufficient capacity. My consultant put forward candidates with relevant skills and experience to work with us temporarily to support the team which meant we have been able to maintain capacity and the ability to provide required service levels to our internal customers.
Procurement Manager NHS Trust
We have used Spencer Clarke Group on a number of occasions and they have always supplied great quality candidates, often at short notice which is something we always appreciate.
Residential Home Manager
The CVs which Spencer Clarke Group send over are always high quality and we have hired a number of contract staff through them over the years. Our Consultant Dane Matthews is very friendly, approachable and obviously very good at his job; he is always readily available to deal with our requests.
HR & Recruitment Administrator
Before using Spencer Clarke Group to supply staff, we had a low volume and lack of quality candidates which was affecting service performance. Jenna takes the time to vet and get to know the staff that she supplies, always ensuring quality is focused on.
Regional Recruitment Lead NHS Trust
91%
Qualified Social Workers successfully placed within 1 week of contact
90%
Temporary contracts successfully extended after 3 month initial placement
86%
Candidates who move from temporary to permanent placements
100+
Number of NHS Trusts/ICB’s currently supplying to
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