Charles Hunter Associates

Charles Hunter Associates Charles Hunter Associates is a specialist high end social work and social care recruitment agency.

Established in 2009, we pride ourselves on being an independently owned specialist who has your needs at the heart of what we do. As specialist social work and social care recruiters we are able to offer a market leading temporary and permanent recruitment service, providing career enhancing opportunities throughout the UK. We provide staffing solutions to all organisations within our specialist market including Local Authorities, Private & Voluntary organisations and NHS / Healthcare services.

25/12/2025

🎄This Christmas, we’re reflecting with deep gratitude on the incredible community around us — the clients who trust us, the candidates who inspire us, and the teams who show up every day to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and vulnerable individuals.

❄️ To our clients: thank you for your partnership, collaboration, and belief in the work we do together.
🎁 To our candidates: thank you for your commitment, resilience, and compassion in every role you take on.

Your dedication is what strengthens social care, shapes brighter futures, and keeps communities supported through every season.

Wishing you a warm, restful, and joyful Christmas.
Here’s to more purpose-driven work and shared success in the coming year. 🎄✨

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone we’ve worked with across the social car...
24/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone we’ve worked with across the social care, social work, early years, and SEN sectors.

✨To our clients: your trust enables us to support your services with the right people at the right time - building strong, stable teams that uplift communities.
🧡To our candidates: your passion for improving lives inspires every placement we make. You are the heart of the work we do.

🎄 This Christmas, we celebrate not just the season but the humanity, care, and collaboration that define our year.

Thank you for choosing CHA as your recruitment partner.

Wishing you peace, joy, and well-deserved rest this festive season. 🌟❤️

🧡The final weeks of the year offer a valuable moment to pause and ensure your staffing landscape is ready for what’s ahe...
22/12/2025

🧡The final weeks of the year offer a valuable moment to pause and ensure your staffing landscape is ready for what’s ahead.

For clients, this means reviewing team structures, forecasting staffing gaps, and securing talent early.
For candidates, it’s the perfect time to reassess your goals and step into roles that align with your purpose and potential.

Here’s what to look out for before the year ends:
✨Identify key staffing needs for Q1 2026
✨Secure holiday and early-January cover to avoid service disruption
✨Reassess your skill development and career direction
✨Apply early to beat January’s high-volume recruitment period

At CHA, we're helping organisations plan ahead and supporting candidates to make confident, timely career moves - so everyone starts 2026 strong.

Plan your workforce or career transition with CHA today.

✨Ready to step into a new role before the holidays. This season is the perfect time to secure a job that brings purpose,...
18/12/2025

✨Ready to step into a new role before the holidays.

This season is the perfect time to secure a job that brings purpose, stability, and growth and we’re here to help you make that next step confidently.

Here are three roles currently open at CHA, each offering supportive teams, meaningful work, and clear development pathways:

🎄 Senior Support Workers – Headington, Oxfordshire
🎄 Support Workers - Learning Disabilities – Warminster, Wiltshire
🎄 Therapeutic Care Workers – Dereham, Norfolk

Whether you’re looking to progress your career or simply want a fresh start before the new year, we’ll guide you from application to placement, ensuring you feel supported at every stage.

Find your next social care role on the CHA job portal today and start the new year with a role you truly value. https://tinyurl.com/y93sfv4v

💖Thinking about a career in adoption and fostering?This is one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex areas in s...
16/12/2025

💖Thinking about a career in adoption and fostering?

This is one of the most meaningful and emotionally complex areas in social work. Our latest blog breaks down what candidates need to thrive.

4 Key Takeaways:
🟢Empathy & trauma-informed practice — supporting children through life-changing transitions.
🟡Strong decision-making skills — balancing risk, stability, and long-term wellbeing.
🟠Confidence in multidisciplinary work — collaborating closely with families, carers, and agencies.
🔵Resilience & emotional regulation — staying grounded while managing sensitive cases.

At CHA, we match you with roles where these strengths can shine.

Read the full blog and explore roles that align with your passion for adoption and fostering.
👉 https://tinyurl.com/57xs4b9u

🙌Human Rights Day reminds us that dignity, fairness, safety, and respect are not optional in care - they are essential.A...
10/12/2025

🙌Human Rights Day reminds us that dignity, fairness, safety, and respect are not optional in care - they are essential.

As a social worker, support worker, or early years practitioner, the work you do is rooted in human rights:
🔸 Advocating for vulnerable children
🔸 Protecting adults at risk
🔸 Promoting equality and autonomy
🔸 Creating safe, supportive environments

Your role shapes lives - and ensures that the people you support are seen, heard, and treated with compassion.

At CHA, we stand firmly behind the professionals who uphold these values every day. We’re here to guide you, support your career, and connect you with roles where your commitment to rights and dignity truly matters.

You’re not just doing a job - you’re safeguarding humanity.

➡️Explore new roles where your values, voice, and impact truly matter. https://tinyurl.com/4ujnpbzx

💚On International Volunteer Day, we honour the individuals who quietly -and consistently - make a powerful difference in...
05/12/2025

💚On International Volunteer Day, we honour the individuals who quietly -and consistently - make a powerful difference in the lives of others.

From supporting children and families to uplifting adults in social care settings, volunteers bring hope, connection, and compassion where it’s needed most.

🧡At CHA, we see first-hand how volunteers often go on to become exceptional carers, support workers, or early years professionals. Their dedication reflects the very heart of our sector.

We proudly support organisations in finding people who bring that same energy and commitment into their professional roles.

Has volunteering shaped your journey in social care or early years?

Explore rewarding career paths with CHA — where every role creates meaningful impact. https://tinyurl.com/4ujnpbzx

‼️Did you know? Studies reveal that rising workloads, emotional fatigue, and resource pressures are pushing social worke...
04/12/2025

‼️Did you know? Studies reveal that rising workloads, emotional fatigue, and resource pressures are pushing social workers to the breaking point, creating what experts call the “zombification” of the workforce.

At CHA, we’re committed to supporting both candidates and employers with sustainable staffing solutions that protect well-being and productivity.

Because in social work, care starts with caring for the carers. 💚

💬 What’s one thing your team does to protect wellbeing at work?

Let’s build a healthier, more supported social care workforce — together. Check full insights here: https://tinyurl.com/7tvwrf3y

In today’s tight talent market, recruiting permanent social workers is no easy feat. When a local authority reached out ...
03/12/2025

In today’s tight talent market, recruiting permanent social workers is no easy feat. When a local authority reached out to CHA for support, the mission was clear—fill high-quality, long-term roles across children’s and adult services, despite the odds.

Here’s how we delivered:

✅ We consulted on market realities and client needs, setting a clear goal of quality and fit.
✅ Our team screened for commitment, used a deep candidate pool, and refined our advertising strategy to speed up turnaround.
✅ The result: 15 permanent placements in 2024, a streamlined process, fewer locums, and strong service stability.

At CHA, we build lasting partnerships and solutions that drive real impact for clients and communities.

Looking to strengthen your workforce with permanent hires? Connect with CHA today to talk about how we can help.

👉Read the full blog here: https://tinyurl.com/57ez35un

With the new government strategy focusing on early intervention and developmental support, the pressure on early years s...
26/09/2025

With the new government strategy focusing on early intervention and developmental support, the pressure on early years services will grow.

CHA helps providers:

✅ Recruit early years professionals aligned with the new vision
✅ Support compliance and best practice integration
✅ Ensure every child receives the support they deserve

Be ahead of the curve. Partner with CHA for early years recruitment today.
READ THE FULL REPORT HERE: https://tinyurl.com/yt4p6rju

⁉️Did you know that 215,000 undocumented children live in the UK, with many unaware of their immigration status? Without...
22/09/2025

⁉️Did you know that 215,000 undocumented children live in the UK, with many unaware of their immigration status?

Without early intervention, they risk losing access to education, housing, and employment when they turn 18.

As a provider, are your teams equipped to handle these sensitive cases?

🚨 Build culturally aware and well-trained teams
🚨 Ensure legal and welfare guidance is available
🚨 Strengthen collaboration with immigration services
🚨 Prevent crisis through early planning and care coordination

At CHA, we help clients recruit skilled, proactive social workers ready to manage these high-stakes challenges with compassion and expertise.

Strengthen your safeguarding strategy. Partner with CHA today.
Full report here: https://tinyurl.com/y48hvwf7

As registration renewals open, the stakes are high for uninterrupted care delivery.CHA’s expertise ensures every candida...
16/09/2025

As registration renewals open, the stakes are high for uninterrupted care delivery.

CHA’s expertise ensures every candidate you onboard is:

🟡 Registered and compliant
🟡 Ready for immediate contribution
🟡 Matched for skill and setting fit

We don’t just fill roles; we safeguard your service standards.
Get in touch to secure your next compliant hire.

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3rd Floor AQ2, 50 Market Place
Reading
RG12DT

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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