Councils turn to ‘golden hellos' to solve social worker shortage

Fiona Simpson
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

CYP Now investigation reveals local authorities increasingly using incentive payments to attract and retain social workers and compete with recruitment agencies amid staff shortages and the cost-of-living crisis.

Last year there were fewer children and family social worker starters than leavers. Picture: Andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock
Last year there were fewer children and family social worker starters than leavers. Picture: Andreaobzerova/Adobe Stock

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