Vision statement two: Scotland must limit the number of moves that children experience and support carers to continue to care
Where living with their family is not possible, there must be sufficient availability of carers who can provide stable loving homes for children and young people.
Secure care workforce in terms of:
i. Size of WTE workforce, rounded to the nearest 10
| Year | Number |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 360 |
| 2023 | 380 |
ii. Vacancy rate
| Year | Rate |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.5% |
| 2023 | 10.0% |
Source:
Notes
Reporting period: 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
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The workforce in secure care was larger in 2023 than it was in 2020 when the promise was made, but not as large as it was in 2022. The vacancy rate was 4 times as large in 2023 as it was in 2020.