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

Early Years Family Practitioner

Full Time
Salary: £24.00 per hour
Location: Kensington and Chelsea, London
Posted: 27/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Early Years Family PractitionerKensington and Chelsea £24.92/hrStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Early Years Family Practitioner...
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Care Assessor

Full Time
Salary: £22.00 per hour
Location: Havering, London
Posted: 27/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Care AssessorHavering £22/hr Full time position: 36/hr Start date: ASAPCar driver preferred AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Care Assessor in th...
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Short Breaks Team Leader

Full Time
Salary: £25.00 per hour
Location: Westminster, London
Posted: 27/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Short Breaks Team LeaderWestminster £25/hrFull time position: 36/hrs a week Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Short Breaks Team L...
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Assisted Technology Emergency Response Officers

Full Time
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Posted: 26/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Assisted Technology Emergency Response OfficersIslington £26/hr Hours for the week: 35/hr Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an Assi...
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Family Support Worker

Full Time
Salary: £26.00 per hour
Location: Islington, London
Posted: 25/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Family Support WorkerIslington £26/hr Start date: ASAPFull time position: 35/hrs a week AKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Family Support Worker i...
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Practice Coordinator

Full Time
Salary: £19.00 per hour
Location: Southwark, London
Posted: 22/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Practice CoordinatorSouthwark £19/hrStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Practise Coordinator in the Southwark area. 3 - 6 months co...
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Senior Practitioner

Full Time
Salary: £36.00 per hour
Location: Westminster, London
Posted: 22/03/2024
Sectors:Social Work
Senior PractitionerWestminster £36/hr Start date: ASAPHybrid working is possible one day a weekAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for the Senior Practit...
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Assistant Youth Worker

Full Time
Salary: £18.00 per hour
Location: Hackney, London
Posted: 22/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Assistant Youth WorkerHackney £18/hr Part Time: 20/hr Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an Assistant Youth Worker in the Hackney ar...
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Occupational Therapy Assistant Practitioner

Full Time
Salary: £25.00 per hour
Location: Southwark, London
Posted: 22/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Occupational Therapy Assistant PractitionerSouthwark £25.00/hr Full time role: 36/hrs a week Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for a Oc...
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MASH Information Officer

Full Time
Salary: £21.00 per hour
Location: Southwark, London
Posted: 22/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
MASH Information OfficerSouthwark£21/hr Start date: ASAPFull time: 36/hrs a week AKTON Recruitment is working with the local authorities and we are looking for a MASH Information Officer in the Southw...
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Social Worker

Full Time
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Location: Somerset
Posted: 20/03/2024
Sectors:Social Work
Social WorkerSomerset£38/hrStart date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely with the local authorities and we are looking for an experience Social Worker in the Somerset area. 3 - 6 month contract...
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Education Case Officer

Full Time
Salary: £204.00 per day
Location: Havering, London
Posted: 20/03/2024
Sectors:Unqualified Social Care
Education Case OfficerHavering £204.74/day Start date: ASAPAKTON Recruitment is working closely to the local authorities and we are looking for Educational Case Officer in the Havering area. The Case...
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