Q Several of the most experienced social workers in our child protection team are planning on retiring within the next 12 months. How do I ensure the team continues to function smoothly and has the expertise to keep children safe?
You need to plan ahead and take the opportunity to review and update the recruitment and retention strategy and action plan for the service. You must engage HR colleagues and councillors so they understand the difficulties in recruiting experienced staff. They need to see the local and national evidence on recruitment and retention with emphasis on the critical importance of manageable caseloads, good leadership, supervision and management, and opportunities for career and personal development.
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