Temporary Social Worker Numbers and Spend

“Please can you provide the following information under the Freedom of Information Act:

1. How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency) basis at the Council on 1st April 2020, split by:

a) Children’s Services social work roles; b) Adults’ Services social work roles

April 2020:

Area Headcount
Adults’ 20
Children’s 83
Grand Total 103

2. How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency) basis at the Council on 3rd August 2020, split by:

a) Children’s Services social work roles; b) Adults’ Services social work roles

August 2020:

Area Headcount
Adults’ 19
Children’s 80
Grand Total 99

3. What was the total spend by your organisation on temporary (agency) social work professionals during the financial year 1/4/19 to 31/3/20?

Spend 19/20:

Area Sum of Total Spend
Adults’ £1,011,133.00
Children’s £5,258,159.00
Grand Total £6,269,292.00