Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Recruitment Partner for Social Work & SEN Roles
Liquid Personnel is a specialist recruitment consultancy established in 2006, headquartered in central Manchester. As part of the Acacium Group, the UK's largest healthcare solutions partner, we provide temporary and permanent staffing solutions across social work, healthcare, and special educational needs (SEN) sectors. With over 150 clients including local authorities, NHS Trusts, and charities, we combine sector-specific expertise with personalized service to connect professionals with impactful roles.Our consultants are trained specialists who offer tailored career guidance, while our compliance and vetting processes ensure efficient placements. Recognized as a Great Place to Work and listed in the Sunday Times 100 Best Small Companies, we prioritize candidate development through exclusive training portals and competitive pay rates. Our 18-year track record demonstrates commitment to improving lives through expert recruitment solutions.
Services
Social Work Recruitment
Special Educational Needs
Social Care Jobs
Occupational Therapy Roles
Registered Manager Placements
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Exclusive access to roles unavailable elsewhere through trusted employer partnerships
- Dedicated consultants providing personalized career guidance and interview support
- Sector specialists with in-depth knowledge of social work, healthcare, and SEN fields
- Award-winning compliance processes ensuring fast, secure placements
- Competitive pay rates and professional development opportunities
Associations and certifications
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Recruitment and Employment Confederation
What people say
Excellent career guidance
Competitive pay rates
Dedicated consultants
Exclusive job access
Professional development
Services
Social Work Recruitment
We specialize in placing qualified social workers in temporary and permanent roles across children's services, adults' services, and specialized fields. Our consultants offer tailored guidance, exclusive job access, and ongoing professional support. With partnerships across 95% of English and Welsh local authorities, we provide opportunities ranging from frontline child protection to therapeutic roles.
Special Educational Needs
Our SEN division connects educational psychologists, case workers, and teaching staff with schools, local authorities, and specialist institutions. We offer competitive rates, compliance support, and career development resources. Our consultants provide expert matching for roles in autism spectrum disorder support, behavioral intervention, and educational therapy.
Social Care Jobs
We supply permanent social care professionals including support workers, residential staff, and registered managers to public and private sector organizations. Our services cover adult safeguarding, mental health support, and children's residential care. We provide shift flexibility, career progression pathways, and compliance assistance for all roles.
Occupational Therapy Roles
We place occupational therapists in community, mental health, and rehabilitation settings across the UK. Our specialists understand the unique requirements of OT roles in both public and private healthcare sectors. We offer competitive pay rates, CPD opportunities, and dedicated support throughout the placement process.
Registered Manager Placements
We source and place qualified registered managers in children's homes, nursing care facilities, and adult social care services. Our candidates receive support with leadership development, regulatory compliance, and strategic management. We partner with Ofsted-registered providers and CQC-compliant organizations nationwide.
People
Jonathan Coxon
Co-Founder
Co-founded Liquid Personnel in 2006 after identifying a gap in specialist social work recruitment. Led the company's growth from a single desk operation to an award-winning agency with 100+ staff. Instrumental in establishing partnerships with 150+ UK organizations.
Alex Elliott
Co-Founder
Co-founded Liquid Personnel alongside Jonathan Coxon. Focused on building the company's compliance framework and expanding into healthcare recruitment. Played key role in joining the Acacium Group in 2016, enabling national service expansion while maintaining personalized candidate support.
Questions
What sectors does Liquid Personnel specialize in?
We specialize in social work, healthcare, special educational needs (SEN), and social care recruitment across the UK.
How do I register for job opportunities?
Complete our online registration form or contact our Manchester office to speak with a dedicated consultant.
Do you offer temporary and permanent roles?
Yes, we provide both temporary and permanent positions across all our specialist sectors.
What compliance support do you provide?
We offer dedicated compliance administrators, IR35 guidance, and CPD training resources for all candidates.
Can I work remotely in SEN roles?
Some SEN positions, like EHCP writers and ADHD assessors, offer remote working opportunities across the UK.
How are pay rates determined?
Pay rates are set through weekly schedules and negotiated based on experience, location, and role requirements.
