For Candidates
Permanent Support Worker roles across London & the South East.
Hand-matched permanent placements with quality services. Transparent pay, funded training, and a consultant who actually knows your story.
How it works
Your journey, in five simple steps.
Search jobs
Browse live permanent Support Worker vacancies across London and the South East.
Search jobs →Create your profile
Tell us about your experience, the settings you enjoy and how far you're willing to travel.
Create profile →Upload your CV
Add your CV through our secure portal so consultants can match you to the right roles.
Upload CV →Upload DBS & right-to-work
Add your DBS certificate and right-to-work documents — securely stored, only seen by your consultant.
Upload documents →Track your applications
Follow every role live: new, screening, shortlisted, interview, placed or closed.
View dashboard →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.
Funded training
Mandatory training and Level 3 / Level 5 pathways supported.
Honest consultants
One named consultant 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.
One named consultant
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 check-ins
We stay in touch for 90 days after you start — to make sure the role is what we promised.
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?+
From application to offer is typically 2–3 weeks for Support Workers and HCAs, sometimes faster for urgent roles.