Recruitment of agency Social Workers

1) Can the you please confirm the current Supply Chain Management / Managed Service Provider the Council uses for its recruitment of Agency Social Workers

We have a dedicated social work recruitment team within Devon County Council (DCC).

2) In the financial year 2021 – 2022, what was the total agency spend for A) Adult Services and B) Children and Families Services, specifically relating to Social Work

A. Adults – £1,135,737

B. Children’s – £8,172,714

3) The number of agency workers engaged per category A and B listed above in question 2 during the same period

A. Adults – 47 Agency Workers

B. Children’s – 191 Agency Workers