Health & care jobs and careers
With local recruitment experts based across the UK, we are best placed to help you secure your next role in health and care.

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We have specialists across the UK looking for talented professionals. Send us your CV today and we’ll contact you with the latest job opportunities.
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We know health and care
For over 65 years, Reed’s specialist recruiters have been helping professionals in the health and care sector find meaningful positions to progress their careers.
Our expert consultants recruit across the whole health and care sector, including children and adults residential care, urgent care services, acute, mental health, community-based settings or in housing and homelessness services – we can find you your dream health or social care job.
We offer flexible working options that suit your lifestyle and family commitments. From temporary employment to permanent full-time contracts, our expert health and care consultants will work with you to find the role that will offer you the perfect balance.
We will provide you with comprehensive training and continuing professional development (CPD), as well as regular educational, market-leading webinars and networking events, industry blogs, and salary insights to help you stay up to date with the latest sector developments and support your health and care career.
Whether you're just starting out in your career or looking to take the next step into leadership, we recruit for roles at every level. From entry-level support workers and newly-qualified professionals to experienced managers and executive leaders, our consultants are here to match your skills and ambitions with the right opportunity.
Care & support
Our specialist care and support recruiters are experts in the field and have a network of relationships across the whole of the UK, so are best placed to find you your next meaningful role in care and support.
We recruit across the whole of the industry, whether you are a care assistant, support worker, substance misuse worker or supervised contact worker. Our areas of specialism include children and adult’s residential services, learning disabilities, mental health and homelessness.
We offer flexible working options to suit you. From temporary employment to permanent full-time contracts, our expert care consultants work with you to find the role that will offer you the perfect balance. We also provide all our care and support workers with continuing professional development (CPD) training so you can remain at the top of your industry and continue to provide the best level of care to your service users.
Emergency placement support
With over 65 years’ experience, our emergency care staffing solution supports children and young people in times of crisis.
This service offers personalised support for sudden accommodation needs – sometimes in an emergency.
We can offer very flexible working options to suit you - our expert care consultants work with you to ensure the best fit.
We also provide all our care and support workers with continuing professional development (CPD) training so you can remain at the top of your industry and continue to provide the best level of care to your service users.
Healthcare
We are a trusted supplier to NHS frameworks, as well as private, charitable, and third sectors across the UK. Our expert healthcare recruitment consultants will work with you to understand what you are looking for in your next role and tailor their approach to find you the perfect match.
Our areas of expertise include:
Nurses, specialist nurses, and advanced nurse/clinical practitioners
Paramedics and paramedic practitioners
111/999 clinical advisors
Mental health assessors (DoLS)
General practitioners, doctors, and psychiatrists
Pharmacists, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists
Our approach is centred on partnership and support. We collaborate to find meaningful work - both permanent and temporary.
We will support you through the whole recruitment journey - from interview advice to settling into your new role, and provide ongoing professional development to help you not only succeed, but thrive, in your career.
Primary care
At Reed, we’re proud to be a trusted provider of clinical staff across the UK’s primary care sector. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, we’re helping to shape its future by connecting skilled professionals with meaningful opportunities in general practice and beyond. Whether you're an experienced GP, a dedicated nurse, or a specialist healthcare professional, we’re here to support your next career move.
We work closely with primary care networks (PCNs) and other healthcare organisations to source exceptional talent, including roles funded through the additional roles reimbursement scheme (ARRS). These positions are transforming the way care is delivered in communities, bringing in a wider range of expertise to support patients and reduce the pressure on traditional GP services. From clinical pharmacists and paramedics to care coordinators and mental health practitioners, ARRS roles offer a unique chance to make a real impact in primary care.
With access to the UK’s largest candidate database, Reed offers unmatched reach and opportunity. Our local recruitment experts are deeply embedded in the communities they serve, offering tailored support and guidance throughout your recruitment journey. Whether you're looking for a permanent position or a temporary role, we’ll work with you to find the right fit - so you can focus on delivering outstanding care.
We take pride in our commitment to quality and integrity. Our rigorous screening, compliance, and safeguarding procedures ensure that every placement meets the highest standards, giving you the confidence to step into your new role with assurance.
Community care
For over 65 years, Reed has been proud and privileged to provide person-centred direct care and support services to vulnerable adults, children, young people, and families in the community.
We have community care hubs in Cambridge, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, and London, and can find you flexible community care work across a diverse range of clients.
As a registered Care Quality Commission provider, we believe that every individual has the right to first class care when they need it.
Our carers, like you, are passionate about people and we are committed to the wellbeing and safety of all our staff and clients. We recognise that it is our employees who are the heartbeat of our communities. To help you develop and progress your career in care, we also offer a comprehensive training and CPD programme throughout your journey with us. Find out more about our community care careers on the dedicated page of our website.
Roles we've recently filled
Crisis support worker
Local authority
Yorkshire
Residential support worker
Private sector
Leeds
Support worker
Public sector
Edinburgh
DoLS assessor
Public sector
South Yorkshire
Registered manager
Children's services
Manchester
Clinical advisor
Private sector
Midlands
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