Dear Bob Lee

Thank you for your information request received on 12 April 2021.

We can confirm receipt of your request for information and will handle it
under the most appropriate legislation.  

Your case reference number is FOI 23888

You can expect to receive a response by 11 May 2021.

The Council will be in touch if we need any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Information Management Team

Buckinghamshire Council

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Dear Mr Lee

FOI 23888

Thank you for contacting Buckinghamshire Council and your request for
information regarding the use of Agency Social Workers.

This request has been handled under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

Please find the relevant details below.

 1. How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency)
basis at the Council on 1st April 2021, split by: 

 a. Children’s Services Social Work roles - 118
 b. Adult’s Social Care Social Work roles - 27 

 2. What was the total spend by your organisation on temporary (agency)
social work professionals during the financial year 1/4/20 to 31/3/21?

Total agency spend for agency social work professionals during the time
period specified above was £10,508,246.80

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If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your
request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision,
you can contact us at [1][Buckinghamshire Council request email] or by
writing to us at

Information Governance
Buckinghamshire Council
The Gateway
Gatehouse Road
Aylesbury
HP19 8FF

If you are not content with the outcome of your complaint, you may apply
directly to the Information Commissioner for a decision.

Generally, the ICO cannot make a decision unless you have exhausted the
internal review procedure provided by Buckinghamshire Council.

You can contact the ICO via their website
[2]https://ico.org.uk/make-a-complaint/ or by writing to them at:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Alternatively, you can phone them on 0303 123 1113.

With kind regards

Freedom of Information Team  

Information and Complaint Case Officer

Deputy Chief Executive Directorate

Buckinghamshire Council
New County Offices, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Bucks, HP20 1UA
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