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Who are we?
We are a specialist care recruitment agency dedicated to the social work, social care, and early years sectors across the UK.
Our purpose
Simple: to deliver impactful recruitment solutions that support the social care sector and the wider community.
By partnering with organisations that care, we help drive real change where it matters most.
BUILDING MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS
We bring together passionate people working in social care, social work, and early years with organisations that truly care about making a difference.
We have a real understanding of the challenges they face; we don’t just fill roles, we build lasting partnerships. Together, we help create strong, caring teams that make a real impact on the communities they serve.
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HOW WE HELP
TAILORED STAFFING SOLUTIONS
We work closely with local authorities, private providers, early years settings, fostering agencies, and children’s homes to find brilliant individuals who can make a difference.
Whether you're hiring for permanent social care roles, need locum social workers, or are looking for trusted SEND staffing solutions for schools, we tailor our service to suit your needs.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
We know how important it is to feel supported in your job search.
Whether you're exploring childcare jobs, applying for adult care assistant job openings, or searching for something new in social care, we're here to help you find the right fit.
THE BENEFITS OF
PARTNERING WITH US
A partnership gives you access to exclusive roles and expert advice. CHA’s team offers ongoing support from the first interview to placement.
OUR SECTOR NETWORKS
ACCELERATE PLACEMENTS
Our links with Social Work England and NHS bodies speed up job matches. We tap into hidden vacancies. Collaborations with local authorities and mental health charities widen our candidate reach.
PERSONALISED SUPPORT
BOOSTS RETENTION
A partnership gives you access to exclusive roles and expert advice. CHA’s team offers ongoing support from the first interview to placement.
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Social work recruitment focuses on qualified social workers meeting statutory registration standards, whereas social care recruitment often includes support workers and care assistants; both aim to fill roles across the health and social care sector but differ in qualification and regulatory requirements.
You need a Social Work England-accredited degree, proof of good character, successful completion of the professional practice exam, and a clear DBS check.
A DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) verifies any criminal records; a clear DBS is mandatory for registration and ensures compliance with safeguarding standards.
Positions include mental health support worker, community psychiatric social worker, and roles within NHS trusts, charities, or private clinics requiring therapeutic models expertise.
You must hold a Social Work England-accredited qualification and pass a professional practice exam. You also need a clear DBS check. Registration standards include submission of a detailed portfolio and two professional references.
Gather degree documents, complete the online form, and pay the fee. You submit your portfolio and await approval. Use CHA’s step-by-step guidance to avoid errors in your application.