Charles Hunter Associates is a specialist care recruitment agency focused on the social work, social care, and early years sectors.
As trusted specialists, we connect skilled professionals with meaningful roles across the UK, both contract and permanent. We’re proud to support the people who support others.
From our office in central Reading, our friendly team works with over 300 organisations across the public, private and voluntary sectors. We offer a professional service with the highest safeguarding standards, giving clients and candidates complete peace of mind.
Charles Hunter Associates delivers expert social work recruitment across the UK, partnering with local authorities, charities, and private care providers. 
We connect skilled, registered social workers with permanent, locum, and short-term roles in children’s services, adult social care, mental health, and more. Our fast, compliant, and consultative approach helps you manage workforce pressures.
Charles Hunter Associates delivers trusted social care recruitment solutions for care providers across the UK. 
From residential homes to supported living, we place qualified, compassionate professionals in roles that matter. Our service is fast, fully compliant, and grounded in genuine sector expertise.
Charles Hunter Associates delivers fast, fully compliant early years recruitment solutions for nurseries and childcare settings across the UK. 
We connect qualified, compassionate practitioners with permanent, temporary, and flexible roles. All candidates are vetted to be fully compliant, ensuring safe, engaging learning environments for children.