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Firefly is a recruitment consultancy that specialises in sourcing, placing and managing social work professionals in public and private sector roles throughout London and its neighbouring counties. Our approach to recruitment is personal and consultative. We pride ourselves on getting to know our candidates. By understanding each individual’s needs and aspirations we facilitate a specialised match to ensure the right candidates are paired with the right employers.
We have experience of placing newly qualified and experienced social workers into permanent and temporary positions across all disciplines. We wish to maintain a lasting relationship with all of our candidates.
Jeannine Fletcher
Managing Director, Firefly Locums
Firefly Candidates
Firefly Clients
We understand that looking for a new job can be stressful, so we are here to guide you every step of the way. We offer assistance throughout the application process, from CV drafting and form filling, through to interview procedure. Our consultative approach ensures that we understand your needs and motivations, and with our background in social work we have the knowledge to help you get to where you want to be.
Our clients continually call on us to provide the best candidates for the available role. The time and attention we give to understanding our candidates ensures that only the most suitable social workers are sent for an interview. We only send candidates who are thoroughly prepared and eligible for you. Our thorough candidate screening procedure & our rapid response saves our clients from wasting unnecessary time & effort.
Our Testimonials
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'...I have worked with several different recruitment agencies since arriving to the UK in May 2009 and found Firefly to offer a friendly and personalised service that did not compare to the larger agencies. All staff showed a keen interest in my career development and assisted me to find new and exciting social work positions...'
Carey
'...I have really enjoyed the opportunities that Firefly have provided. I totally appreciate the personal touch and the fact that support and information is available...'
Dee
Firefly Vacancies
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- Job Title: Initial Senior Practitioner - Response Team
- Location: London Borough of Richmond
- Salary: £26 p/h
- Description: Senior Practitioner with supervisory experience urgently needed for busy child protection team. Read More
- Job Title: Social Worker - Children and Families
- Location: London Borough of Richmond
- Salary: £24 p/h
- Description: Senior Practitioner with supervisory experience urgently needed for busy child protection team. Read More
- Job Title: Senior Practitioner to manage duty system - Learning Disabilities Team
- Location: London Borough of Southwark
- Salary: Rate to be confirmed
- Description: Learning Disabilties Senior Practitioner needed - must have supervisory experience in Learning Disabilities. Read More