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Councils warn of 'staffing crisis' amid exodus

Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis’ as the number of children and family social workers quitting the profession hits a five-year high.

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By Dan Peters | 03 March 2022

Councils have warned of a ‘staffing crisis' as the number of children and family social workers quitting the profession hits a five-year high.

The Local Government Association (LGA) expressed concerns after the latest workforce data showed the number of social workers leaving in 2021 was 4,995 - an increase of 16% on the previous year.

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