Health & Social Care Charity Recruitment

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Pairing passionate people with caring organisations

We help your organisation to secure people who are passionate about health and social care, supporting positive impact

Health and social care

It can feel like a challenge to find that rare unicorn of a hire.

Charisma has been recruiting for the health and social care sector since 2002, so we already have a strong network of contacts. We will bring a depth of understanding that can't be learned from the outside. This area of our work is led by our Senior Consultant, Sandra Smith, who has worked directly in health and social care settings in the past.

Sandra understands the realities of frontline delivery, regulation, commissioning, safeguarding, workforce pressures and the emotional demands placed on leaders and team members. This lived experience means roles are shaped realistically, candidates are engaged with authenticity, conversations are grounded in the challenges and rewards of working in the sector.

This in-depth insight leads to stronger, more sustainable appointments, as we can accurately assess not just qualifications and competency, but values, resilience and cultural fit, which is critical in roles where quality of care, leadership under pressure and compassion matter most.

We know what success looks like in practice and can identify people who will thrive, contribute positively to teams and deliver safe, effective care. The result is a more targeted search campaign, better retention, and appointments that support continuity, quality and organisational stability across health and social care services.

With a track record of placements including:

Andover Mind – CEO, Head of Finance and Resources, and Chair and Trustees
Buckinghamshire Mind – Trustees
Oxfordshire Mind – Trustees
Scarborough Mind – Trustees
Age UK Oxford – Trustees
Age UK Birmingham – Head of Operations and Senior Finance Manager
Emmaus Greenwich – CEO
Emmaus Cambridge – COO
Talk about Trust – CEO
Sandy Bear – CEO
Dravet Syndrome UK – Head of Family Support
Age UK Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin – Chief Executive
Basingstoke Counselling Service – CEO
Restore – Chair of Trustees

If you're ready to find a diverse and dynamic cohort of candidates to match your needs, get in touch to start a no-obligation conversation.

Case studies

Age UK Shropshire

Basingstoke Counselling Service

Oxfordshire Mind

Midlands Air Ambulance

Why Charisma?

Sector expertise

With more than 20 years of sector specific experience, we bring an unparalleled understanding of the unique challenges, complexities, and opportunities within the charity and not for profit landscape. Every member of our consultant team has first-hand experience working in the sector, enabling them to apply their extensive subject matter expertise and authentic insight to every partnership.

Extensive network

Our highly experienced Talent Managers deliver proactive, precision-driven talent acquisition by combining expert headhunting with the reach of our national candidate database. Leveraging our extensive networks, we cast the net far wider than traditional recruitment methods, enabling us to identify, approach, and engage high calibre talent, including those not actively looking for new opportunities.

Candidate care

We prioritise the candidate journey, ensuring personalised support and communication, and a positive experience, regardless of the outcome of their application.

Senior led recruitment

You will have direct access to your lead Consultant, ensuring you receive personalised and responsive support at every stage of the recruitment process. Your assignment will be handled by an experienced specialist, and never passed down to a junior researcher, so you benefit from consistent expertise, informed decision making, and a high quality service throughout.

Ethical recruitment practices

We are committed to honest, transparent recruitment. We only put forward candidates who are a genuine fit for your organisation and the role. Our recruitment processes are built to uphold our own values while fully aligning with yours, ensuring every stage reflects a shared commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Outcomes focused

We have been doing this since 2002, and we are proud to maintain an 84% repeat and recommendation client portfolio and have a 100% success rate placing exclusive appointments.