For Candidates

Permanent Support Worker roles across London & the South East.

Permanent roles matched to your experience, travel and availability, with clear information about the employer's requirements.

How it works

Your journey, in five simple steps.

01

Search jobs

Browse live permanent Support Worker vacancies across London and the South East.

Search jobs
02

Create your profile

Tell us about your experience, the settings you enjoy and how far you're willing to travel.

Create profile
03

Upload your CV

Add your CV through the access-controlled portal so we can review it for suitable roles.

Upload CV
04

Upload DBS & right-to-work

Add relevant documents through the access-controlled portal; sharing must follow the recorded recruitment purpose.

Upload documents
05

Track your applications

Follow every role live: new, screening, shortlisted, interview, placed or closed.

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Permanent roles

Long-term Support Worker positions with quality services — not endless temp churn.

London & South East

Active permanent vacancies across Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Herts.

Real matching

Roles matched to your values, travel and the service type that suits you.

Training visibility

Role requirements and any employer-provided development are shown when confirmed.

Honest partnership

A single point of contact who knows you — no call-centre handovers.

Career partnership

We invest time in your long-term plan — Level 3 and Level 5 progression, internal promotions and named-service requests.

Candidate support

What you get from working with us.

A single point of contact

You'll work with the same person from registration through to placement — no call-centre handovers.

Interview preparation

Briefings on the service, expected questions and what good answers look like.

Honest market guidance

Realistic salary benchmarks for permanent Support Workers, HCAs, Carers and RGNs in your region.

Post-placement support

Any agreed check-ins are explained clearly and follow the applicable written arrangement.

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FAQs

Candidate FAQs.

Is registration free?+

Yes — our service is completely free for candidates. We're paid by employers for permanent placements.

What if I don't have a CV ready?+

Register first and we'll help you build one — or just send your work history by email.

Do you place agency or temp roles?+

No — OptiMatch Solutions is permanent-only. Stable roles with quality services.

Will my current employer find out?+

No. We never approach references without your explicit permission, and your details are only shared with employers you say yes to.

I'm internationally trained — can you help?+

Yes, provided you have full right to work in the UK and the relevant professional registration (e.g. NMC PIN for nurses).

How long does the process take?+

Timing depends on the employer, role, required evidence and interview stages. We will explain the known next step without promising an unsupported date.