Social Personnel

Social Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency dedicated to helping social work professionals and social care practitioners find rewarding roles that match their career aspirations. As part of the Diverse Recruitment Group, Social Personnel provides comprehensive recruitment services across the UK, with a particular focus on social work, social care, and related sectors. The agency prides itself on end-to-end candidate support, from initial contact through to contract completion, with consultants available to assist with career advice, payroll queries, and wellbeing support.

Social Personnel specialises in recruiting across social care (both qualified and unqualified roles), education (primary and secondary), management positions in local authorities, criminal justice, occupational therapy, housing, and SEND (special educational needs and disability) services. The agency works with 98 per cent of local authorities in England, ensuring access to roles at all levels across the country. Their compliance team is APSCo Compliance+ accredited, enabling candidates to be ready to work in just seven days without compromising on quality or communication.

With offices in London, Manchester, Leeds, and Ipswich, Social Personnel serves the entire UK and has established itself as a trusted recruitment partner for local authorities and social care employers nationwide. The agency differentiates itself through UK-wide coverage, rapid compliance processing, UK-based payroll support, and a commitment to candidate wellbeing. Social Personnel regularly hosts free social worker events and provides access to comprehensive support resources, making it the preferred choice for both candidates seeking their next role and employers requiring reliable, high-calibre locum and permanent staffing solutions.