Your Trusted Partner for your Management Career in Social Care.

Build your next career move in care with a recruitment partner that understands the sector. Pivotal People recruits management and leadership professionals across elderly care, residential and nursing homes, home care, supported living and complex care.

We work with experienced Registered Managers, Care Home Managers, Clinical Deputy Managers, Operations Managers, Regional Managers and senior care leaders looking for their next permanent opportunity. With more than 20 years’ specialist recruitment experience, we provide honest advice, a discreet service and access to carefully selected roles with trusted care providers.

Personalised Guidance and Support

We believe in the power of personalised guidance. Our team of experts will work closely with you to understand your career aspirations, skills, and unique qualities. We will provide tailored advice and support to help you navigate the job market, identify opportunities in specialised fields, and make informed decisions that align with your goals.

Access to Exclusive Opportunities

As your career partner, we have extensive networks and connections within specialised fields. We promise to provide you with access to exclusive job opportunities that match your skills, experience, and interests. Our aim is to connect you with organisations that value your talent and offer fulfilling roles where you can thrive and make a meaningful impact.

Responsible and Transparent Practices

We are committed to upholding responsible recruitment practices. Our processes are designed to ensure fairness, diversity, and equal opportunity for all candidates. We will communicate openly and transparently throughout the recruitment journey, providing timely updates and feedback to keep you informed and empowered.

Professional Development and Growth

Your growth and development matter to us. We promises to support your professional journey by offering resources, training, and guidance to enhance your skills and expand your knowledge in specialised fields. Whether it's through workshops, webinars, or mentorship programs, we are dedicated to helping you unlock your full potential.

Featured Jobs

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Clinical Lead - Learning Disabilities & Autism

Brighton
East Sussex
to £55,000 plus excellent package
Pivotal People is recruiting a Clinical Lead (RNLD/RGN) in Brighton, paying £50,000–£55,000. Provide clinical leadership across specialist learning disability and autism services throughout Sussex. Monday to Friday, with excellent development opportunities.

Regional Director / Operations Manager – Elderly Care

Brighton
East Sussex
£75,000 to £85,000
Regional Director / Operations Manager – Elderly Care Sussex & Hampshire £75,000–£85,000+ depending on experience Senior multi-site leadership role overseeing a group of elderly care homes across Sussex and Hampshire. Lead Registered Managers, drive quality, occupancy and performance, and play a key role in the group’s future growth and acquisitions. An incredible opportunity to join a standout employer offering future career progression.

Registered Manager - Complex care

Lewes
East Sussex
to £55,000+
Registered Manager (Complex Care) | Lewes, East Sussex | £50,000 to £55,000 plus Profit Share Lead a Sussex complex care branch just outside Lewes, with a loyal team, central support behind you and no formal on-call rota. Nursing registration is a bonus, not a barrier.

Registered Manager - Care Home

Petersfield
Hampshire
Base to £75,000 - £92k OTE
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Registered Care Home Manager in Petersfield, Hampshire, offering £60,000–£75,000 plus up to 25% bonus. Build on excellent care standards, drive occupancy and develop strong community and commissioning relationships. Exclusively with Pivotal People – we're looking for a commercially minded leader ready to take this home to the next level.

Knowledge Hub

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11.06.26

Staffing - AI, Work, and the Care Sector Opportunity We Might Be Missing

The care sector has a once-in-a-generation opportunity. Are we going to take it? AI can help us, but not in the way we all may first think!!
03.06.26

A milestone! 20 Years in and still going strong.

A little milestone that I nearly let pass me by, but I thought... sod it! ⬅️ Experience ✅ 20 Years ➡️ The Future In May, I reached my 20-year milestone in recruitment, all of it within health and social care.
31.07.25

Understanding the Value of Specialist Recruitment Services

Understanding the Value of Specialist Recruitment Services Over the last two decades in social care recruitment, one thing’s become increasingly clear: there’s a noticeable difference between organisations that invest in specialist recruitment for leadership roles — and those that don’t.