Use of Agency Social Workers

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Dear Blackburn with Darwen 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 3rd April 2017, analysed 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 1/4/16 to 31/3/17.

Yours faithfully,

Rose Smith

Accesstoinformation, Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

Dear Rose,

Thank you for your request for information regarding agency social workers (reference number 01899). Your request was received on the 11/04/2017 and I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

In some circumstances a fee may be payable and if that is the case, I will let you know. A fees notice will be issued to you, and you will be required to pay before we will proceed to deal with your request.

If you have any queries about this request, please contact Information Governance on 01254 585651. Alternatively, our email address is [Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council request email].

Please remember to quote the reference number above in any future communications.

Kind Regards

Information Governance Team
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council

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Dear Rose,

Thank you for your request for information regarding agency social workers (reference number 01899); please see our response below. If you have any queries regarding your request for information then please don’t hesitate to contact us.

1 - How many qualified social workers were working on a temporary (agency) basis at the Council on Monday 3rd April 2017, analysed by:

a)Children’s Services social work roles
10

b) Adults’ Services social work roles
6

2 – What was the total spend by your organisation on temporary (agency) social work professionals during the financial year 1/4/16 to 31/3/17.

999,496.54

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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 complaints procedure provided by the Council. The Information Commissioner can be contacted at: The Information Commissioner’s Office, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF.

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Kind Regards,

Heather Wolstenholme
Information Governance Officer
Email: [email address]
Tel: 01254 585651

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