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Care & Support Workers
Roles across children’s residential care, supported living, care homes and home care.
See typical criteriaSpecialist recruitment, made personal
Social Care Recruitment That Fits
Looking for your next role, or the right people for your service? Simply Social Care recruits across children’s and adult social care, with honest, specialist support behind every introduction.
SpecialistChildren's & adult social care
NationwidePermanent & leadership roles
01Children’s & Adult Social Care
02Person-Centred Recruitment
03Frontline, Clinical & Leadership
04Nationwide UK Coverage
Our specialism
Social Care Roles, From Frontline to Leadership
We recruit across children’s homes and supported accommodation, and across adult care homes, nursing, supported living, home care and specialist support services.
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Senior Support Workers & Team Leaders
Lead shifts, model excellent practice and help colleagues develop.
See typical criteriaDM
Deputy Managers
Support quality, consistency and the development of the wider team.
See typical criteriaRM
Registered, Home & Service Managers
Lead services with clarity, care and a strong understanding of regulation.
See typical criteriaCL
Nurses & Clinical Leads
Bring clinical judgement and person-centred leadership to care services.
Register interestRI
Responsible & Nominated Individuals
Provide effective oversight across services and champion quality.
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Operations & Regional Leaders
Guide managers, services and sustainable operational improvement.
See typical criteriaYour next chapter
A role that feels right — not just one that looks right.
Honest supportFrom first call to first day
Better matchesValues, culture and experience
For candidates
Your Next Social Care Role Starts Here
We match your experience with providers where you can do your best work, keep developing and feel clear about the role ahead.
- Children’s and adult social care
- Frontline, clinical and leadership opportunities
- Permanent placements
- Confidential candidate support
- Nationwide opportunities
For employers
Specialist Social Care Recruitment, Without the Guesswork
When you need capable people, we take time to understand your service, the people it supports, your team and your non-negotiables before making an introduction.
01Sector-specific candidate sourcing
02Pre-screened candidates
03Leadership and confidential searches
04Faster, focused shortlisting
05Clear communication
06Understanding of regulated care services
Role profiles
See all rolesKnow What A Role Asks Before You Apply
Every role asks for something different. We’ve set out what providers typically expect across social care — the pay, the hours, the qualifications and the checks — so you know where you stand before you apply.
Support workAdult social care
Support Worker
Typically £12.60–£14.50 an hourDay-to-day support for adults with learning disabilities, autism or physical support needs, usually in supported living or a small residential service.
Open to new entrants
See typical criteria Support workAdult social care
Care Assistant
Typically £12.60–£14.00 an hourHands-on care in residential and nursing homes, supporting older adults and people living with dementia through their day.
Open to new entrants
See typical criteria Support workAdult social care
Mental Health Support Worker
Typically £13.00–£15.50 an hourSupport for adults living with mental ill health, in supported accommodation, hospital step-down services or community teams.
Level 2 or experience
See typical criteria For employers
A Clear, Focused Social Care Recruitment Process
Four straightforward steps, supported by useful context and consistent communication.
Tell us what you need
We listen to the role, service, team and outcomes you need.
We search and qualify
Targeted sourcing and careful, role-relevant conversations.
Review matched candidates
A focused shortlist with clear context, not just CVs.
Interview and hire
We coordinate the process and keep both sides informed.
Why Simply Social Care
Specialist Recruitment, Kept Human
Thoughtful recruitment for organisations and people doing important work.
Specialist Knowledge
We understand the different roles, settings and expectations across children’s and adult social care.
Person Centred
We look beyond CVs to values, experience, culture and long-term fit.
Clear Communication
Straightforward conversations and useful updates at every stage.
Quality Over Volume
Relevant, considered matches instead of an inbox full of unsuitable CVs.
Leadership Recruitment
Support across Deputy, Registered Manager, RI and operational leadership roles.
Nationwide Reach
Candidate and provider connections across England and the wider UK where appropriate.
Let's make the right match
Looking for your next role — or the right person for your team?
Start a straightforward conversation with a specialist social care recruiter.
info@simplysocialcare.co.uk