Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Social Work Recruitment Solutions
At Connect2staff, our dedicated specialist team delivers exceptional recruitment services to over 160 local authorities and global charities. We integrate our expertise into social work service delivery, working alongside Commercial Services' Interim and Executive Search Practice to support roles across children's, adults', and mental health services. Since 2003, we have provided an honest, dynamic consultative recruitment service, building a team of experts who understand the nuances of social work recruitment. Our consultants prioritise understanding candidates' aspirations, translating their professional desires into tailored job opportunities. As part of the Commercial Services Group, wholly owned by Kent County Council, we combine public sector expertise with a nationwide reach, serving urban and rural regions across England.Our commitment to transparency, candidate-centric support, and industry-specific knowledge ensures we consistently connect talent with purpose-driven roles. We maintain partnerships with professional bodies to stay at the forefront of industry trends, offering CV feedback, interview preparation, and a refer-a-friend scheme. Our face-to-face approach, combined with digital accessibility through our Candidate Portal, reinforces our dedication to personal connection in recruitment. We welcome feedback to continuously improve our service, ensuring we meet the evolving needs of both employers and professionals in the social work sector.
Services
Social Work Recruitment
Candidate Portal Access
Face-to-Face Consultations
CV Feedback Service
Interview Preparation
Refer-a-Friend Scheme
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We specialise in public sector social work recruitment with 20+ years' experience
- Our consultants provide personalised career guidance and interview preparation
- We offer nationwide coverage across urban and rural regions in England
- We maintain industry partnerships to ensure up-to-date sector knowledge
- Our Candidate Portal provides direct access to current vacancies
Services
Social Work Recruitment
We specialise in connecting qualified social workers with public sector roles across England. Our consultants work closely with local authorities and charities to match professionals with positions that align with their expertise and career goals. With over 160 local authority partnerships, we provide access to diverse opportunities in children's, adults', and mental health services.
Candidate Portal
Our digital platform offers direct access to current vacancies and application tools. Candidates can manage their profiles, track applications, and receive tailored job recommendations. The portal streamlines the job search process while maintaining our commitment to personalised support throughout the recruitment journey.
Consultative Support
We provide comprehensive career support including CV optimisation and interview preparation. Our consultants conduct in-depth discussions to understand professionals' aspirations, offering tailored advice to enhance their employability. This approach ensures we match candidates with roles that align with their personal and professional values.
Questions
What areas do you cover for social work recruitment?
We operate nationwide across England, serving both urban centres and rural communities.
How do I register for job opportunities?
Visit our Candidate Portal to create an account and submit your CV for current vacancies.
Do you offer interview preparation support?
Yes, our consultants provide guidance, role-play practice, and interview process explanations.
Are there referral incentives available?
We operate a refer-a-friend scheme for successful candidate referrals.
What experience do your consultants have?
Our team specialises in social work recruitment with over 20 years' industry expertise.
Reviews (4)
Ange Taylor
Jul 05, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Always friendly and helpful. They provide work that suits me and are always able to offer more work. I'm very happy to be with Emma and the education team.
Always friendly and helpful. They provide work that suits me and are always able to offer more work. I'm very happy to be with Emma and the education team.
Karl Desmond
Nov 22, 2019
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Applied for a job through this company three weeks ago (01/03/19)and havent even had confirmation they have received my application.
* UPDATE - Received an email back after posting this review, the email in turn had my application date changed to show as if I had applied for it on the same day (21/03/19) , there was communication which was informative but has since gone quiet again after I asked for more information on the prospective company. It doesnt take two days to reply to an email.
*UPDATE (04/04/19) - Had to chase again today. Got a half-arsed reply about the company not supplying
* UPDATE - Received an email back after posting this review, the email in turn had my application date changed to show as if I had applied for it on the same day (21/03/19) , there was communication which was informative but has since gone quiet again after I asked for more information on the prospective company. It doesnt take two days to reply to an email.
*UPDATE (04/04/19) - Had to chase again today. Got a half-arsed reply about the company not supplying
Antonia Fallis
Dec 25, 2017
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Honestly could not be happier with the services Connect2Kent provided me. All staff responded and worked quickly and helpfully! Finding a new job is always a daunting and difficult process, however I will definitely be using Connect2Kent again in the future should i ever need to!
Rosa
Jun 02, 2017
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2 years and Kurt's feedback remains true. Frequent mess up with wages and poor problem-resolution skills! The often ignore complaints about services offered - after almost 2 months (possibly more) and I'm still waiting on the director's call or contact details to be passed to me. Very frustrating!!!!!!!! Will no longer be recommending people to them.
