Our Expertise - Equinox Consultancy

Finding new ways forward

Equinox consultants are specialists in the social care sector. We find sustainable improvement solutions for local authorities across the UK.

We take a deep dive into our clients’ services, before offering holistic solutions to address their complex problems. From resolving recruitment challenges to managing workloads and providing organisational solutions, we enhance productivity and create efficiencies.

Equinox’s handpicked and specialist social care professionals are proactive and efficient. We set clear expectations for results and time frames. Working closely with our client, we implement transparent processes and project management delivery to ensure we foster efficiencies and improve overall productivity.

We work with clients to resolve recruitment and workload problems and implement organisational solutions to increase productivity and create efficiencies.

We use our widespread networks, workforce analysis, skills and experience to earn our place as your trusted improvement partner.

Equinox bespoke solutions

Agency teams

Equinox helps by deploying qualified, experienced teams to handle urgent cases, increases in demand, or helping to clear backlogs.

Project solutions

We can provide experienced social workers to help process and manage existing cases, ensuring statutory deadlines are met.

Managed services

Take advantage of our expertise by handing over statutory functions and processes to alleviate internal pressure.

Workforce analysis

Equinox consultants are perfectly placed to help local authorities review recruitment, retention, and service delivery.

Audit resources packages

We can source the social workers you need to carry out audits and assessments.

Senior interim appointments

As specialist social care recruiters, we supply interim managers and team leaders to support existing services.

Testimonials

The Equinox team created much needed stability for the team, which I think was what was most beneficial.
Most of the social workers ended up staying on in the team under existing agency roles after the Equinox team finished which was very positive for the team morale and again contributed to the stability we were keen to create in the overall team.

Associate Director

My consultant was genuine, honest and approachable. Her professionalism is second to none and this is the reason I wouldn’t use any other recruitment consultant. In my time as a locum social worker working with her, I have been out of work for 0 days. She is constantly presenting me new opportunities and always on hand to support.
Andy, Adult Social Worker

I have been represented by Equinox for some time now. I have been approached by many other agencies to represent me, however the level of service, regular contact and professionalism received from has been exceptional.
I feel very valued and always listened to. I honestly believe that Equinox consultants always went the extra mile for me. They have worked exceptionally hard, especially in difficult times. They not only demonstrate expertise and professionalism, but also politeness and consideration in all matters.

I have worked as an Independent Social Worker for approximately 11 years. My reason for choosing Equinox was based solely on the knowledge that I would work with Tara Clayton as my recruitment consultant. After ten years of recruiting from agencies as a manager, I knew that Tara would represent me effectively as a candidate when I was looking for work.
Over a number of years, I have developed an good working relationship with Tara, both of us believe that effective relationships are key to positive outcomes. It is with this in mind, that Tara has spent time understanding my role, skills, interests and health and wellbeing to match me to the right contracts. In turn, this has enabled me to develop a good reputation which has seen me progress from team manager to head of service.

I have found my consultant to be patient and sympathetic when listening to my employment needs and understanding the need to balance these with home-life and personal commitments.
She is always realistic regarding job roles and opportunities and this has enabled me to make considered decisions about contracts. I can always reach her and if she is in meetings, she will always, without fail, call me back. If needed, my consultant has visited me when I have needed additional support and spent time with me to consider my options. When she is on leave, cover is arranged with telephone numbers and emails.