Specialist Recruitment for Social Work Professionals
Social Work Select connects Social Work England registered practitioners with contract roles across local authorities and care organisations throughout England. We know the sector because we work in it every day.
The Process
How Social Work Select Works
Send Us Your Details
Register in a few minutes. Let us know your specialism, the type of contract you're looking for, and where you want to work.
Talk to a Consultant
One of our dedicated social work consultants will get in touch to understand your experience and career goals before putting you forward for anything.
Into the Right Role
We take care of compliance, right-to-work checks, and all the paperwork so your start date is never delayed. We stay in touch throughout your contract too.
Share Your Vacancy
Call us or send over your vacancy details — the role, the team, the timeline, and any specific experience you need. We'll come back to you the same day.
We Do the Searching
Our consultants draw on an active pool of Social Work England registered practitioners to find candidates who genuinely fit — not just those who tick boxes on paper.
Placed and Supported
We handle all compliance, referencing, and pre-placement checks. Once your worker is in post, we keep the lines of communication open throughout.
Our Experience
Deep Expertise Across Every Specialism
Children & Families
We have placed social workers in children's services teams across more than 40 local authorities — covering duty and assessment, looked after children, edge of care, IRO, and team manager positions.
Adult Social Care
From community care assessors to hospital discharge coordinators, we support adult services teams in local authorities and NHS trusts to find experienced practitioners at short notice.
Mental Health
We work with Approved Mental Health Professionals, community mental health teams, and crisis services — placing practitioners who are calm under pressure and experienced in complex caseloads.
Learning Disabilities
Our consultants understand the nuances of LD practice. We place workers in specialist community teams, supported living services, and transition roles for young adults moving into adult care.
Safeguarding
We recruit for CP chairs, LADO positions, safeguarding advisors, and Section 47 enquiry teams — sourcing practitioners with the experience and composure these roles demand.
Court of Protection
Court of Protection work requires a very particular skill set. We place Best Interests Assessors, DoLS assessors, and social workers experienced in complex capacity and deprivation of liberty cases.
What People Say
Trusted by Social Workers and Employers
"I'd been doing locum work for a while and was used to feeling like just another CV in a pile. Social Work Select felt different from the first call — they actually read my background, asked sensible questions, and came back with something that suited me. I started within ten days."
Rachel B.
Locum Social Worker, Children's Services
"We needed cover for a senior practitioner role at very short notice. I rang Social Work Select on a Tuesday morning and had two strong candidates to consider by Wednesday afternoon. Both were fully compliant and ready to start. That kind of turnaround is rare."
Mark D.
Service Manager, Adult Social Care
"What I appreciated was that they didn't just send my CV everywhere. They spoke to me first, understood what I was looking for, and only put me forward for roles that made sense. It's a straightforward approach but it makes a real difference."
Donna O.
Approved Mental Health Professional
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Looking for Your Next Contract?
Register with Social Work Select and let our consultants do the work. We'll match you to roles that fit your experience, your location, and where you want to take your career.