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Two-thirds of social workers hit by pay freeze

1 min read Careers Social Care
More than two-thirds of social workers have had their pay frozen in the past year, while 16 per cent have taken a pay cut, according to a survey of almost 600 professionals.

The research, by social work recruitment consultancy Liquid Personnel, also revealed that 79 per cent of social workers are concerned about how public sector cuts could affect their pensions.

Meanwhile, the survey found that 85 per cent of social workers believe they are poorly represented at a national level.

Researchers asked professionals which body or person should be responsible for standing up for social workers and representing their interests. Forty-two per cent of respondents said the British Association of Social Workers (BASW), 15 per cent said government, 13 per cent said a chief social worker and 11 per cent said the College of Social Work.

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