Use of agency social workers

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Dear Luton Borough Council,

Please can you provide the following information under the Freedom of Information Act:
1 – The number of qualified social workers who were working on a temporary (agency) basis at the Council on Monday 2nd April 2018, 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 1/4/17 to 31/3/18.

Yours faithfully,

Dee Green

LBC Feedback, Luton Borough Council

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Dear sir or madam,

Further to your request for information we confirm we do hold the information requested. Please see our response below.

Workers out on 2nd April 2018:
QSW Adults – 40
QSW Children’s – 58

Spend on QSW – £5,599,045.54

This information is being provided as a statutory obligation under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

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Yours sincerely,

Information Governance Team
Luton Borough Council
Town Hall, George Street, Luton LU1 2BQ
Email: [email address]

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