BBCNEWS Protecting Our Children June 4, 2024 02:45:00
I witnessed senior managers causing direct line managers to break down in tears. it's a culture of bullying, it's a culture of control. it's not safe for families and it's not safe for social workers. like most councils, herefordshire has struggled to recruit and retain front line staff. last year, the department lost 50, more than half, of its children's social workers. and we've discovered that three quarters of its child protection social workers are either less than two years qualified or agency staff. it's a national issue at the moment in terms of recruitment and retention of social work...