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Residential Support Workers
Build safe, trusting relationships and support everyday progress.
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Person Centred Recruitment for Children's Social Care
Simply Social Care connects exceptional residential childcare professionals with organisations that care about quality, stability and better outcomes for young people.
SpecialistChildren's residential care
NationwidePermanent & leadership roles
01Children's Residential Care Specialists
02Person-Centred Recruitment
03Permanent & Leadership Recruitment
04Nationwide UK Coverage
Our specialism
Roles We Recruit For
From frontline care to operational leadership, every introduction starts with understanding the person and the service.
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Senior Support Workers
Model excellent practice and bring confident support to every shift.
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Team Leaders
Lead shifts, mentor colleagues and keep young people at the centre.
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Deputy Managers
Support quality, consistency and the development of the wider team.
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Registered Managers
Lead homes with clarity, care and a strong understanding of regulation.
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Responsible Individuals
Provide effective oversight and champion quality across services.
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Operations Managers
Guide managers, services and sustainable operational improvement.
View rolesYour 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 homes and providers where you can do your best work and keep developing.
- Residential childcare specialists
- Leadership opportunities
- Permanent placements
- Confidential candidate support
- Nationwide opportunities
For providers
Recruitment That Understands Residential Childcare
Find suitable people across frontline and leadership roles with a recruitment partner that understands the realities of children’s homes.
01Sector-specific candidate sourcing
02Pre-screened candidates
03Leadership and confidential searches
04Faster, focused shortlisting
05Clear communication
06Understanding of Ofsted-regulated environments
Current opportunities
View All VacanciesFeatured Vacancies
Carefully selected roles with providers who value quality, stability and their teams.
Full-timeBirmingham
Registered Manager
£50,000–£60,000Lead a settled children’s home with a values-led provider and an experienced senior team.
Level 5Driving
View vacancy Full-timeManchester
Deputy Manager
£38,000–£44,000Support the Registered Manager and help shape consistent, high-quality practice across the home.
Level 3+Driving
View vacancy Full-timeNottingham
Team Leader
£31,000–£35,000Lead shifts, mentor colleagues and help young people experience a stable, nurturing home.
Level 3Driving
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A Clear, Focused Recruitment Process
Four straightforward steps, supported by consistent communication.
Tell us what you need
We listen to the role, home, 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 focus on social care and understand children’s residential recruitment.
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 your next great hire?
Start a straightforward conversation with a specialist who understands children’s residential care.
info@simplysocialcare.co.uk