Plans approved by council executives this week will see Level 1 social workers receive a £2,000 bonus after two years at the council.
Advanced social workers and team managers will also receive a supplement of up to £5,487 for training and professional development.
Other elements of the strategy include implementing an area-based approach to children’s services, ensuring children’s services are better integrated with other local services, and an increased focus on early intervention, the council said.
The new strategy has been implemented to “get the best results for vulnerable children and young people in Manchester,” according to the council.
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