Staff shortages across Scotland are seriously affecting services for children and young people, according to the chief social work inspector, writes Nicola Barry.
The second annual report from Angus Skinner shows that In some areas vacancy rates are as high as 9 per cent.
Announcing publication of the report, minister for education and young people Cathy Jamieson said the new recruitment campaign was the first step towards tackling staff shortages.
The Scottish executive’s 12-point action plan for the social services workforce was published in April this year. It included a commitment to an awareness and career recruitment campaign, plans for a new honours degree level qualification for social workers, and additional funding for local authority social services staff training.
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