Choosing the Right Local Authority Recruitment Partner: A Guide for Qualified Social Workers

Written by Cieran Donnelly, Head of UK Qualified Social Work

Deciding where to commit for your next social work assignment is not something that should be taken lightly. Considering you spend over 37 hours a week at work, it is crucial to choose a position that best supports your career and offers the resources you need. This important decision begins with selecting the right local Authority Recruitment Partner to trust.

Why choosing the right local authority recruitment partner to work with is so important for Qualified Social Workers

Just as you wouldn’t take choosing your next assignment lightly, selecting a recruitment partner should not be a spur-of-the-moment decision or something you continue with if the service isn't meeting your needs. Instead, it should be a well-thought-out and strategic move that provides the most benefit and support for you. Working with one recruitment partner, rather than multiple, will help avoid situations where your CV might be sent out for assignments without your consent and can save you a significant amount of time.

Choose a local authority recruitment partner that provides value, support, and expertise

Selecting a recruitment partner who is specialised in the market means you’ll receive deep insights and expert advice when looking for your next role. You want to know what your first day and team will look like from the outset and hear firsthand about great opportunities.

We specialise in supporting our local authority partners in finding the best social workers in the market and providing our candidates with the highest level of care and service. Our dedicated recruitment partners recruit for specific areas, meaning they are experts in their fields and can identify the best assignments based on your needs and what would be the next step in your career. Registering with us gives all our candidates priority access to roles, ensuring they are the first to know about and apply for new opportunities, so you will never miss out on that ideal role.

Speak to a real person who knows the area you’re interested in

Once you’ve found a recruitment partner you identify as a specialist in your area and location, it's time to speak to a real person to ensure you feel supported. You want to work with a recruitment partner that you can connect with - one who understands what’s best for your career.

Our recruitment partners are always available via phone or virtual meetings. They are happy to answer any questions you may have and can guide you through the recruitment process step-by-step. Most importantly, they are onsite within our local authority partners, so they can fully explain the role and the authority in expert detail.

Choose a recruitment partner that is transparent

Finding the perfect assignment can be difficult and often stressful, so choose a recruitment partner that makes this process easier.

How do we do that?

We treat all our candidates with respect and integrity, operating with complete transparency. This means we make sure you are comfortable at every step of the process and are open and honest about the positions we have available and the ones we submit you for. Our candidates also benefit from having priority over roles, so you never have to worry about missing out. We are happy to answer all questions and can give you complete information about open roles.

We create transparency by developing meaningful, long-term relationships with our candidates. We always aim to work with candidates to find the ideal role, rather than just filling an open position.

To find out more and experience the best-in-class recruitment service we provide, reach out to one of our dedicated QSW recruitment partners.