Creating a strong and skilled team within a highly regulated and specialised industry can be a real challenge and also a costly distraction.
Our expertise could make all the difference. We have the skills and experience to help build a workforce tailored to meet your unique requirements, and our consultants have the knowledge and experience needed to create the bespoke workforce solutions that you need. With over 10 years’ experience, you can be assured that we will take the time to understand your requirements and introduce you to the best candidates.

In such a challenging industry, you can trust Akton to expertly manage your recruitment needs and to allow you to focus on your core business.

We provide specialist recruitment solutions in the following areas:

Qualified and unqualified social work

Social workers are the backbone of a strong team, and newly qualified/unqualified social work professionals are equally as important to create flexibility and ensure future strength within your workforce. We follow a rigorous process to ensure only the best candidates are successful.

Childrens’ services

Family support workers provide a more regularly relied upon support system. We enjoy ongoing success in placing for roles whereby a candidate’s skills and personality are of equal importance in order to meet the needs of struggling families who require long-term support.

Adult services

Challenges within the mental health sector are very well-documented. Our friendly and flexible approach to staffing solutions helps our clients to meet these challenges head-on.

Local authorities

We understand that local authorities must ensure that their roles are fully integrated with other social work jobs. Akton have a wealth of experience in balancing the conflicting agendas that can often become evident.

Charities

Placements in the voluntary sector play an important part in tackling the challenges facing the social work industry, with staff working closely alongside other public sector workers. Our flexibility in providing staff is integral in helping local authorities meet constantly changing needs.

NHS trusts

NHS trusts are on the front-line of social work services, interacting daily with clients who need help accessing services. Contract recruitment is helping those in NHS jobs work with support workers to ensure clients are accessing the best services available to them. Our flexibility in providing staff is a key strength which supports NHS trusts needing to meet constantly changing needs.

Private sector

Contract recruitment is often relied upon to fill specialist roles in the private sector. These contracts are a flexible way to meet the complex and varying challenges of specific areas in social work. With a dedicated team of contract consultants, we have the knowledge and experience to react quickly to staffing requirements.

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Social Work Jobs

Substance Use Commissioner / Public Health Specialist

Permanent
Salary: £360.00 per day
Location: Somerset
Posted: 17/05/2024
Sectors:Social Work
Job Advert: Substance Use Commissioner / Public Health SpecialistLocation: Somerset (Hybrid Working)Contract: 6 monthsDaily Rate: £360/dayOverview:We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Substance...
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Children Social Worker

Full Time
Salary: £37.00 per hour
Location: Westminster, London
Posted: 16/05/2024
Sectors:Children & Family Social Work
Children Social WorkerWestminster £37.00/hrStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Children Social Worker in the Westminster area. To q...
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Information Officer

Full Time
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Location: Hackney, London
Posted: 15/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Information OfficerHackney£21/hrFull time: 36/hr a week Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Information Officer to join the Childre...
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Monitoring & Responding Officer

Full Time
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Location: Haringey, London
Posted: 14/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Monitoring & Responding OfficerHaringey £20/hrFull time positionStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Monitoring & Responding...
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Commissiong Officer

Permanent
Salary: £25.00 per hour
Location: Staffordshire
Posted: 13/05/2024
Sectors:Adult Social Work
Job Title: Commissioning OfficerLocation: StaffordshireDuration: 6-month ContractRate: £25/hourWe are seeking a Commissioning Officer to join a local authority team in Staffordshire. As a Commissionin...
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Brokerage Officer

Full Time
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Location: Hackney, London
Posted: 13/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Brokerage OfficerHackney£26/hrStart date: ASAPPURPOSE OF THE JOB:The post-holder will be part of the Commissioning Team and work closely with Service Managers, Senior Practitioners and Care Managers t...
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Children's centre receptionist

Full Time
Salary: £20.00 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Posted: 13/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Children's Centre ReceptionistIslington £20/hr Full time position: 36/hrs a weekStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Receptionist to...
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Social Worker - Mental Health

Full Time
Salary: £33.00 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Posted: 09/05/2024
Sectors:Social Work
Social Worker - Mental HealthIslington£33.21/hrStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Social Worker - Mental Health in the Islington a...
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Employer Engagement Officer

Full Time
Salary: £29.00 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Posted: 09/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Employer Engagement OfficerIslington£29/hr Full time: 35/hrs a week Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an Employer Engagement Office...
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Social Worker (Children)

Full Time
Salary: £30.00 per hour
Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire
Posted: 08/05/2024
Sectors:Children & Family Social Work
Social Worker (Children)Castleford£30/hr Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Social Worker in the Castleford area. Overall Purpose...
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Child Protection and Panels Officer

Full Time
Salary: £25.00 per hour
Location: Westminster, London
Posted: 07/05/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Child Protection and Panels OfficerWestminster £25/hr Start date: ASAPThe role is 5 days per week- office based at Lisson Grove which is close to baker street and Marylebone tubes.AKTON Recruitment is...
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Service Manager - Residential Operations

Full Time
Salary: £550.00 per day
Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire
Posted: 07/05/2024
Sectors:Social Work
Service Manager - Residential OperationsRotherham £550.00/day Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Service Manager - Residential Ope...
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