Business Details
26 Years
experience
Specialist Recruitment for Social Work, Education & Healthcare
Established in 2000, 3D Recruit has built a reputation as a trusted recruitment partner in Social Work, Education, and Healthcare sectors. Founded by Ben Arnold and James Brown, our agency prioritises safeguarding and compliance, supported by a dedicated Compliance+ Team. With over two decades of experience, we combine sector expertise with innovative technology, including our award-winning app launched in 2024, to streamline recruitment processes. Our in-house Accounts Team ensures efficient payroll management, while our consultants offer tailored support to clients and candidates across the UK.We maintain long-standing relationships with Local Authorities, NHS Trusts, and charities, reflecting our commitment to quality and client satisfaction. Our teams average tenure of five years underscores our stability and deep sector knowledge, enabling us to deliver precise staffing solutions. By integrating traditional relationship-building with modern technology, we continue to set benchmarks in recruitment excellence.
Services
Social Work Recruitment
Education Staffing
Healthcare Recruitment
Permanent Roles
Interim Placements
Locum Assignments
Team Manager Recruitment
SEN Education Roles
Best Interest Assessors
Supply Teaching Jobs
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in specialist recruitment sectors.
- Our dedicated Compliance+ Team ensures the highest safeguarding standards.
- Award-winning bespoke app streamlines job access and payroll management.
- In-house Accounts Team with 20+ years of weekly payroll expertise.
- Tailored support for clients and candidates across the UK.
What people say
10/10 Such an awesome agency
Everything about 3D Recruit is excellent
Listening to my needs
Referral award of 200 received
Amazing colleagues and support
Services
Social Work Recruitment
We specialise in placing qualified Social Workers in locum, interim, and permanent roles across the UK. Our consultants understand sector-specific challenges and match professionals with opportunities that align with their expertise. Clients benefit from our rigorous compliance checks and deep industry knowledge.
Education Staffing
From primary and secondary teachers to SEN specialists and teaching assistants, we supply education professionals across Sussex, Kent, and nationally. Our team supports schools in finding staff tailored to their unique needs, ensuring continuity and quality in education provision.
Healthcare Recruitment
We connect healthcare professionals with roles in clinical and support settings nationwide. Our focus on compliance and candidate-client compatibility ensures safe, effective staffing solutions for establishments requiring skilled workers in demanding environments.
Permanent Roles
Our permanent placement service matches professionals with stable career opportunities in Social Work, Education, and Healthcare. We prioritise long-term fit through detailed candidate profiling and sector-specific insights to benefit both employers and employees.
Interim Placements
We provide flexible interim staffing solutions for urgent or short-term vacancies in all three sectors. Our rapid response capability ensures continuity for clients while offering professionals diverse, project-based career opportunities with competitive terms.
People
Ben Arnold
Managing Director and Founder
Ben co-founded 3D Recruit in 2000 with James Brown. His recruitment expertise and commitment to sector-specific innovation have driven the agencys growth into a leading specialist recruitment firm with a nationwide reputation for excellence.
Natalie Marshall
Senior Social Work Recruitment Consultant
Natalie has led social work recruitment at 3D Recruit since 2016. Her focus on building relationships and sector knowledge ensures candidates and clients receive tailored support, reflected in her successful completion of CMI training and placements.
Helen Gardner
Education Resource Consultant
With 16 years at 3D Recruit, Helen specialises in sourcing teachers and teaching assistants for primary, secondary, and SEN schools. Her long-standing industry connections and dedication to candidate care make her a trusted advisor in education recruitment.
Prima Patel
Senior Clinical & Healthcare Consultant
Prima has headed the Healthcare division since 2018, leveraging her strategic vision to expand services. Her creative approach and collaborative leadership have established 3D Recruit as a key player in healthcare professional recruitment across the UK.
Catherine Puttick
Head of Technology and Innovation
Catherine leads technology development at 3D Recruit, including the 2024 launch of the award-winning app. Her focus on user experience and innovation ensures candidates and clients benefit from cutting-edge recruitment solutions that enhance efficiency and accessibility.
Questions
What sectors does 3D Recruit specialise in?
We specialise in Social Work, Education, and Healthcare recruitment, offering roles from daily supply to permanent positions across the UK.
How does 3D Recruit ensure candidate quality?
Our dedicated Compliance+ Team conducts rigorous checks, and our consultants use sector expertise to match qualified professionals with suitable roles.
Can I access jobs and payroll through the 3D App?
Yes, our award-winning app allows candidates to manage registration, submit timesheets, and access live job vacancies instantly.
Do you offer recruitment services outside the UK?
Our primary focus is the UK market, supporting clients and candidates nationwide in Social Work, Education, and Healthcare sectors.
