Business Details
33 Years
experience
Expert Social Care Recruitment Services in the UK
Established in 1993, Brook Street Social Care has built a reputation as a trusted leader in social care recruitment. With over 30 years of sector-specific expertise, we specialise in connecting skilled professionals with organisations dedicated to supporting vulnerable adults and children. Our tailored approach prioritises cultural fit alongside experience, ensuring placements that benefit both employers and service users. As part of the global ManpowerGroup network, we combine local market knowledge with international best practices.Our ISO 9001:2015 certification and Disability Confident Leader status reflect our commitment to quality and inclusivity. Through rigorous compliance processes and ongoing staff development, we maintain industry-leading standards while addressing critical workforce shortages in adult care, education, housing, and children's services.
Services
Adult Care
Children's Services
Specialist Social Care
Education Services
Housing Support
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- 30 years' specialist experience in social care recruitment
- Tailored matching of candidates to organisational culture
- Extensive pre-vetted talent pool across all care sectors
- Industry-leading compliance and staff development programmes
- Local branch expertise with national coverage
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001:2015
- Cyber Essentials Security Scheme
- Gangmasters Licence
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC)
- Disability Confident Leader Organisation
What people say
Excellent quality staff
Reliable emergency cover
Thorough compliance checks
Sector expertise
Consistent placements
Services
Adult Care Recruitment
Specialist recruitment for adult care professionals including learning disability support, mental health care, elderly care, and brain injury rehabilitation. We provide experienced workers for temporary, long-term, and permanent placements, ensuring compliance with sector regulations and matching staff to organisational needs through rigorous vetting processes.
Children's Services Staffing
Comprehensive staffing solutions for children's services including residential support, leaving care programs, respite care, and family support. Our candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks and receive ongoing training in child protection protocols, ensuring safe placements across local authorities, charities, and private sector organisations.
Specialist Social Care Roles
Recruitment for specialist positions including social workers, occupational therapists, and nursing staff. We maintain a database of professionals with niche expertise in areas such as autism spectrum disorders, complex needs, and safeguarding, providing tailored matches for challenging vacancies across public and private sector clients.
Education Sector Recruitment
Supply of teaching assistants, learning support workers, and education specialists to schools, colleges, and universities. Our candidates receive mandatory safeguarding training, with placements covering mainstream and special educational needs provision, ensuring continuity of education for vulnerable children and young people.
Housing Support Staffing
Recruitment for supported housing and hostel environments, focusing on staff with expertise in homelessness prevention and tenancy support. Our workers receive training in crisis intervention and housing legislation, helping residents transition to independent living through person-centred support approaches.
People
Lynsey Ford
Permanent Consultant
Award-winning recruitment specialist with 14 years' experience placing candidates in permanent social care roles. Recognised for exceptional client service and candidate support, with multiple international performance awards including trips to Chicago and Dublin.
Chloe Davidson
Branch Manager
Rapidly rising leader who established a new specialist recruitment desk from scratch. Focuses on developing innovative candidate placement strategies while maintaining strong client relationships, achieving professional management qualifications through company training programs.
Mike Bernhardt
Branch Manager
Experienced leader with 14 years in social care recruitment, delivering tailored staffing solutions to public and private sector clients. Specialises in understanding complex candidate requirements and developing strategic workforce planning solutions for large organisations.
Questions
What social care sectors do you specialise in?
We focus on five key areas: adult care services, children's services, specialist social care roles, education services, and housing support across the UK.
How do you ensure staff quality and compliance?
All candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, mandatory training, and reference verification. We maintain ISO 9001:2015 certification and regular compliance audits.
Can you provide emergency staffing cover?
Yes, our 24/7 support team can arrange emergency cover for all social care roles, with access to pre-vetted professionals available at short notice.
Do you offer training for care professionals?
We provide free ongoing training and development opportunities including specialist care certifications and soft skills development to enhance career progression.
How quickly can you fill vacancies?
With our extensive talent pool and local branch network, we typically fill temporary roles within 24 hours and permanent positions within 2-4 weeks.
What support do you offer after placement?
Our support continues post-placement through regular check-ins, ongoing training access, and a 24/7 helpline for both workers and client organisations.
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