Use of agency social workers

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Dear Swindon Borough Council,

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 Monday 20th May 2019, split by:

a) Children’s Services social work roles

b) Adults’ Services social work roles

2 – What was the total spend by your organisation on temporary (agency) social work professionals during the financial year 1/4/18 to 31/3/19?

Yours faithfully,

Dee Green

Customer Services, Swindon Borough Council

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Customer Services
Swindon Borough Council
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Swindon SN1 2JG
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Dear Dee Green,

Case reference number: FOI001844

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Dear Dee, 

 

Ref:  - FOI Freedom of Information Request

 

Thank you for your email received in our office on 10/06/2019 with the
following request:

(Please find an individual response below each question).  

 

1 - How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency)
basis at the Council on Monday 20th May 2019, split by:

a) Children’s Services social work roles - 90

b) Adults’ Services social work roles – 18
2 – What was the total spend by your organisation on temporary (agency)
social work professionals during the financial year 1/4/18 to 31/3/19? -
£360,033.38

 

 

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HR Advisor – Adult Services

HR & Organisation Development

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Swindon Borough Council

 

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