Use of Agency social workers

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Dear Cambridgeshire County 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 1st April 2021, 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 1/4/20 to 31/3/21?

Yours faithfully,

Rob Parker

FOI, Cambridgeshire County Council

Dear Rob Parker
 
Re: Freedom of Information Request – Ref 1571281.
 
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Steve Thompson
Information Management Analyst
 
Information Governance Team
Cambridgeshire County Council
OCT 1224, Shire Hall, Castle Hill, Cambridge CB3 0AP
T: 01223 699137
 
 
 

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Dear Rob
 
Re: Freedom of Information Request ref: FOI_1571281
 
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