Permanent Vacancy Rates in Social Worker Positions

1. How many permanent vacancies do you currently have for qualified social workers?

Children’s Services – 107.43 FTE.

Adult Social Care – 12.76 FTE.

2. How many agency social work staff do you currently have and what percentage is this against your Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) roles?

Children’s Services – 114.21 FTE (32.20%).

Adult Social Care – 12 FTE (3.73%).

3. How much was spent on agency social workers in 2024?

Children’s Services – £10,546,568.000.

Adult Social Care – £882,231.