There must be sufficient capacity within children’s social services to recruit loving, attentive carers and support them to continue to care, and provide children and young people with stability when moves need to happen.
Staff working in children’s fieldwork services, including qualified social workers:
i. Whole Time Equivalent (rounded to nearest 10)
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 5, 000 |
| 2023 | 4, 880 |
| 2022 | 4, 990 |
| 2021 | 5, 050 |
| 2020 | 4, 860 |
| 2019 | 4, 920 |
Notes
Reporting period: December 2024
Last updated: From September 2025
Next Update due: From September 2026