The Vantis Blog

Neurodevelopmental

Right to Choose Autism Assessment Explained UK Guide 2026

Learn what Right to Choose for autism assessment means in the UK. This guide covers eligibility, provider selection, and how Vantis can help staff your service.

31 May 20266 min read

social-work

MSP vs Direct Agency for Social Work Recruitment

Compare managed service providers and direct agency recruitment for social work. Learn which model suits your local authority’s needs.

24 May 20268 min read

Recruiting Approved Mental Health Professionals: A Guide

A practical guide for local authorities on recruiting approved mental health professionals, covering key challenges, vetting criteria, and how specialist agencies streamline hiring.

20 May 20268 min read

Locum Social Work Pay Rates UK 2026: A Guide for Agencies and Locums

Understand locum social work pay rates UK 2026 with our comprehensive guide. Compare regional differences, specialisms, and permanent vs locum earnings.

17 May 20269 min read

Ofsted SEN Inspection Framework Guide 2026

Understand the Ofsted SEN inspection framework 2026 changes, how schools are assessed on SEND provision, and what specialist recruitment can do for your rating.

13 May 20268 min read

10 May 20268 minutes min read

neurodiversity

Evaluating Neurodiversity Assessment Providers

Evaluate neurodiversity assessment providers for local authorities. A commissioner's guide to quality, compliance, and cutting waiting times.

social-work

Social Work England Registration Checks Explained

Learn what local authorities must verify when conducting a Social Work England registration check for agency workers to ensure compliance and safeguarding.

6 May 20268 min read

IR35 Rules for Social Work Locums Explained

Understand IR35 rules for social work locums. Compliance obligations, budgeting impact, and best practice for local authorities to avoid HMRC penalties.

3 May 20267 min read

How to Commission a Social Work Agency: A Procurement Guide

Commission a social work agency with this step-by-step procurement guide. Specifications, due diligence, pricing, and compliance for UK local authorities.

3 May 202611 min read

In-House SEN Recruitment vs Specialist Agency

In-house SEN recruitment vs specialist agency support: an objective comparison of cost, candidate quality, speed, and risk to help schools decide.

30 Apr 20268 min read

How to Evaluate a Social Work Recruitment Agency

A practical social work recruitment agency evaluation criteria framework for local authority commissioners to assess quality, compliance, and fit.

30 Apr 20267 min read

Support Work

Positive Behaviour Support Framework Guide

A positive behaviour support framework explained for support workers, covering PBS principles, career pathways, and how Vantis matches trained staff to roles.

28 Apr 20267 min read

EHCP Tribunal Process: A Step by Step Guide for SENCOs

A step by step guide to the EHCP tribunal process for SENCOs, from pre-tribunal mediation and evidence gathering to lodging an appeal and attending a hearing.

28 Apr 20268 min read

Support Work

Choosing a Support Worker Agency: 5 Key Factors to Consider

Learn what to look for in a support worker recruitment agency, from specialist vetting to retention, so you hire quality support workers who stay.

28 Apr 20268 min read

How to Renew Your Social Work England Registration in 2026

A step-by-step guide to Social Work England registration renewal in 2026, covering CPD, deadlines, common mistakes, and what happens if you miss the deadline.

28 Apr 20268 min read

How to Become an ADHD Assessor in the UK

Every ADHD assessment represents a person who has often waited months or years for clarity. The surge in referrals across NHS and Right to Choose pathways ...

28 Apr 20265 min read

Agency Social Worker vs Direct Hire: Pros & Cons

Every qualified social worker reaches a point where the choice between permanent employment and agency work becomes real. Whether you work in children’s se...

28 Apr 20267 min read

Right to Choose ADHD Explained: UK Guide 2026

Right to Choose ADHD explained: how adult ADHD assessment works in England in 2026, named providers, waiting times, and what happens after diagnosis.

21 Apr 20268 min read

The UK Right to Choose ADHD Provider Landscape in 2026

Right to Choose ADHD provider landscape 2026: a commissioner and candidate guide to named providers, workforce dynamics, and capacity changes.

20 Apr 20269 min read

How Private ADHD Providers Cut NHS Waiting Lists

How private ADHD providers clear NHS waiting lists in 2026. Five commissioner options, honest pros and cons, and when agency workforce supply fits.

20 Apr 20267 min read

Careers

ADHD & Autism Assessor Jobs in the UK (2026)

ADHD and autism assessor jobs in the UK for 2026: the roles, rates, qualifications required, and how clinicians can evaluate employers and agencies.

20 Apr 20265 min read

SEN Recruitment in 2026: Challenges & Trends

SEN recruitment in 2026: the challenges facing UK schools and local authorities, and how specialist recruitment can bridge the workforce gap.

8 Apr 20265 min read

Neurodivergent

Why Specialist Neurodiversity Recruitment Matters

Why specialist recruitment matters for ADHD and autism services. How a sector-focused approach finds the right professionals where generalists struggle.

2 Apr 20264 min read

Retaining Social Work Talent: Strategies That Actually Work

Social worker burnout and turnover remain critical issues. We share practical strategies that local authorities and trusts can implement to improve retention.

25 Mar 20266 min read