First for Support Information

First for Support is an award-winning specialist recruitment agency connecting caring, capable people with organisations across social care and social housing. Founded in 2019, we were created with a clear purpose: to bring a more personal, ethical and responsive approach to care recruitment. We support children’s and adults’ services, residential care, supported and independent living, education settings and social housing providers across the South East, South West and Greater Manchester. We provide temporary, contract and permanent recruitment, alongside executive search. Whether a client needs urgent shift cover, long-term staffing support or help finding an experienced leader, our team takes the time to understand what is needed and deliver the right match. People are at the heart of everything we do. Every client has a dedicated account manager, while every candidate receives friendly, consistent support from someone who knows them. We also provide free training, CPD, career guidance and flexible opportunities to help our people grow and thrive. Quality, safeguarding and compliance are central to our service. Our candidates are carefully vetted and trained to meet Ofsted and CQC standards, giving clients confidence and helping maintain continuity of care. As an REC Corporate Member and multi-award-winning agency, we are proud to be recognised for our commitment to ethical recruitment, professional standards and exceptional service. Empowering people. Supporting services. Changing lives.