socialworkfirst.co.uk

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4.6 Based on 20 reviews

Social Work First are a newly formed agency with one goal in mind, to put social workers first. The directors of SWF have extensive experience of recruiting within social care and are looking to break the mould of agencies within the sector. SWF are look...

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Abigail Hughes
Frustrating Experience with Local Social Services

The social services in this area are highly disappointing. They claim to prioritize family unity, yet their actions suggest otherwise. I applied for kinship care for my grandson, whom I haven't seen in over seven months. According to their policies, grandparents in this region have no rights. My application was denied based on my past from 22 years ago and my epilepsy, despite having a supportive family network. They continuously assert their desire to keep families together but never gave my son and daughter-in-law a fair chance. My grandson is now in care due to various circumstances. I have lost trust in the social services entirely. Now, my partner and I can only view photos of our grandson, missing out on significant milestones like his first steps and teething. My advice is to seek legal representation if social services approach you, as many of their staff seem inexperienced and overly judgmental. I strongly recommend avoiding these local services.

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Date of experience: Dec 11, 2025
John C.
Social services in the local area are disappointing

The social services in the local area are quite frustrating. They claim to want to keep families together, yet I applied for kinship for my grandson, whom I haven't seen in over 7 months. According to them, grandparents have no rights in Scotland. They denied my request based on my past from 22 years ago and my epilepsy, despite having a supportive family network. They keep insisting on family unity but never gave my son and daughter-in-law a fair chance. My grandson ended up in care for various reasons. I wouldn't trust the social services at all. Now my partner and I can only see our grandson in photos, missing out on precious milestones. My advice would be to get legal representation if social services approach you, as many recent graduates seem to lack proper judgment. I strongly recommend avoiding the local social services as they tend to be overly judgmental.

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Date of experience: May 02, 2025
Corey C.
Exceptional support from my agent

My experience with my agent has been outstanding. He keeps in touch frequently, providing updates on available roles and responding promptly to my requests. He is polite and professional, making me feel supported throughout the process. Unlike other agencies I've dealt with, this one has allowed me to express my preferences without feeling pressured. I would definitely recommend their services.

5
Date of experience: Oct 10, 2024
Serena Morgan
Very satisfied with my agency

I am extremely pleased with the agency and my consultant. He goes above and beyond to find suitable roles for me, follows up diligently, and checks in regularly to ensure everything is going well. His proactive nature has led to a fantastic job opportunity for me.

5
Date of experience: Oct 09, 2024
OptionnMC
Excellent initiative from my consultant

My consultant displayed great initiative compared to others I've worked with. He listened carefully to my requirements and ensured the role matched my needs. He resolves any queries quickly and regularly checks in to see how I'm doing. I would highly recommend their services.

5
Date of experience: Oct 09, 2024
Booth Patterson
Outstanding service from my consultant

My consultant stands out among others in the field. She is always approachable and provides valuable information about new roles. Her professionalism is complemented by her great sense of humor, making interactions enjoyable. The agency has also ensured I receive competitive pay and has taken the time to explain everything clearly.

5
Date of experience: Oct 03, 2024
Julien9167
Exceptional agent with great attention to detail

I have an excellent agent who pays attention to every detail I need to know. I trust him completely and would recommend him to any social worker in my network. He has exceeded my expectations.

5
Date of experience: Oct 03, 2024
Jeffrey Smith
Dedicated agent who goes the extra mile

I have a dedicated agent who consistently checks in with me each week. He ensures that things get done efficiently. Thanks to his efforts, I secured a high position that suits me perfectly. That's the kind of support you want from an agent.

5
Date of experience: Oct 01, 2024
Richard T.
Informed and supportive throughout the process

My experience with the agency has been excellent. My agents kept me informed at every step during my registration process. They understood my needs and ensured I started my job promptly. They are knowledgeable and professional, and I would recommend them to my colleagues.

5
Date of experience: May 03, 2024
Dylan C.
A supportive and attentive agent

My agent is a fantastic listener who takes the time to understand my needs. He has valuable insights into how social services operate. His professionalism and attentiveness make me feel secure and supported. He is always available and pays attention to details, making discussions easy. I highly recommend him to my colleagues and friends.

5
Date of experience: Apr 04, 2024

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Business Details

  • Social Work First are a newly formed agency with one goal in mind, to put social workers first.

    The directors of SWF have extensive experience of recruiting within social care and are looking to break the mould of agencies within the sector. SWF are looking to engage with social workers across the country and build a community that promotes the successes and welfare of social workers in the UK. With demand increasing year on year for experienced social workers, we have seen the toll this has taken on the workforce and are acutely aware of how SWs are often overlooked and undervalued.

    Social Work First have a goal of bringing social workers back into the spotlight and highlighting the outstanding work they do on a day-to-day basis, promoting workers welfare and having honest conversations around the daily issues and concerns they face.

    We hope that our website and social media presence will allow the social care workforce to engage with us and discuss relevant topics.See more

  • email info@socialworkfirst.co.uk
  • call 02030110777
  • language https://www.socialworkfirst.co.uk

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