Becoming a Qualified Social Worker can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. As a job and sector it comes with highly stressful and emotive situations, but you have the chance to affect real change for a family or vulnerable person. As business we work with Social Workers from a main grade level, Senior Social Worker/Practitioners, Assistant and Team Managers, all of the way up to Assistant Director and Director level. We are proud to offer a huge range of opportunities which range from locum and permanent jobs within Local Authorities, Charities, Independent Fostering Agencies and private businesses across the whole of the South East of England.

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Becoming a Qualified Social Worker can be one of the most rewarding things you can do. As a job and sector it comes with highly stressful and emotive situations, but you have the chance to affect real change for a family or vulnerable person. As business we work with Social Workers from a main grade level, Senior Social Worker/Practitioners, Assistant and Team Managers, all of the way up to Assistant Director and Director level. We are proud to offer a huge range of opportunities which range from locum and permanent jobs within Local Authorities, Charities, Independent Fostering Agencies and private businesses across the whole of the South East of England.


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Rhys is not like other recruiters you come across. He makes you feel like a human and not just a ‘number’ or a ‘KPI’. With other recruiters, I felt like I was just another social worker to place in a role that was going to be an “easy sell” and not too much work to convince the local authority who was hiring. They didn’t care about my individual professional experience and the next steps I wanted to take in my career. Rhys genuinely cares about the people he works with and wants them to feel fulfilled professionally. He also has...
I would definitely recommend Sheldon Phillips, especially working with Fred Thomas. Fred is absolutely amazing at what he does, not only is he there for you professionally but he knows how to support you in whatever way needed (and for me that sometimes meant talking me off the ledge when things weren’t going as planned). I’m currently overseas (Canada) and moving to England.Fred has handled all the details for me, matched me with a great employer in my field of practice and had supported me through the hiring process and continues to support me through the moving process.Fred is always...
Absolutely wonderful. Very proactive in finding permanent vacancies in the location and roles you want. Very good at being clear with managers about your profile and interests. I am so pleased I was able to get an interview and a job in under 24 hours. A personal thank you to Fred Thomas
I have been quite picky with my search and Rhys was able to find me something that I wanted. Other recruiters in my experience would try to expand the search but Rhys and the staff at Sheldon Phillips were respectful of what I wanted and were patient and understanding. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a new role!
My consultant is Rhys and I have found all the staff at Sheldon Phillips to be really helpful at all times. They are personable and interested in getting me the right role and ensuring I continue to be happy in that role. If you want an agency that feels a bit like a family, or at the very least a group of really solid and nice people who are invested in your wellbeing and happiness, choose Sheldon Phillips.