Permanent recruitment for qualified social workers across the UK
INTRODUCTION
Tenurly Social Work is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working exclusively within social work.
We support qualified social workers and social work employers across the UK, focusing on long-term, permanent appointments rather than short-term or agency solutions. Our work is centred on role suitability, clear expectations and structured recruitment processes.
Based in Kent, UK, we work nationally with local authorities, Independent Fostering Agencies and charitable organisations, providing a defined and professional approach to permanent recruitment.
WHAT SETS US APART
Our approach is straightforward and structured.
We work with social workers who are considering a permanent move and organisations with defined recruitment needs. We focus on the practical requirements of a role and the professional background of the candidate, ensuring alignment before progressing introductions.
This allows recruitment decisions to be made efficiently, without unnecessary delays, speculative submissions or high-volume CV sending.
A clear, structured approach to permanent social work recruitment
LONG-TERM APPOINTMENTS, NOT SHORT-TERM FIXES
Tenurly Social Work works exclusively on permanent recruitment.
We support organisations looking to reduce reliance on short-term agency staffing, which can be costly and disruptive to service continuity. Permanent appointments offer greater stability for teams and services, and a more sustainable solution over time.
Our role is to support this shift by identifying suitable Qualified Social Workers for clearly defined, long-term roles.
A STRUCTURED, CONTROLLED PROCESS
Our recruitment process is defined, transparent and proportionate.
We do not send CVs speculatively and do not approach organisations or candidates without agreement. Every role is discussed clearly before submission, and recruitment activity is targeted rather than volume-driven.
While we remain flexible where required, the process itself is controlled, professional and outcome-focused.
COMMERCIAL CLARITY
We operate with clear and competitive permanent recruitment fees.
Our rates are positioned to offer a cost-effective alternative to ongoing agency spend, while maintaining a professional and compliant recruitment process. There are no upfront fees, and costs are only incurred when a permanent appointment is successfully made.
Terms are agreed in advance, with transparency throughout.