Mark Whitehead 29 April 2016

Local authority offers £10,000 incentive to social workers

Derby City Council is offering new social workers £10,000 towards a mortgage in what it claims to be the first incentive scheme of its kind in the UK.

It says the £200,000 'golden door-key' deal will save money in the long term because it will mean spending less on costly temporary staff.

Under the plan new employees will get a loan towards a mortgage after a six-month probation period, and if they stay in their job for five years it will not have to be repaid.

The council currently has 118 children's social workers which means it’s short-staffed by 25 posts, largely covered by agency staff.

The mortgage subsidy scheme would involve 20 children's social workers being offered up to £10,000 tax free towards buying a home.

A council spokesperson said: ‘We would have to raise pay very considerably for social workers to match the pay of agency workers whose salaries are governed by the market where demand outstrips supply.

‘Raising salaries has been tried by various councils across the country, and the response from agencies is to increase their prices to local authorities in order to pay their social workers more.’

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Chief Executive (Head of Paid Service)

West Lindsey District Council
up to £140,342
West Lindsey District Council is at a pivotal moment in its journey. Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Recuriter: West Lindsey District Council

Part Time Caretaker and General Hand

Essex County Council
Up to £25081.00 per annum + Full Time Equivalent
Part Time Caretaker and General HandPermanent, Part Time£25,081 Per Annum, Full Time Equivalent, equal to £13.00 per hourLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Apprentice Customer Service Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £14567.0000 per annum
Apprentice Customer Service AssistantFixed Term, Full Time£14,567 per annum rising to £23,557 per annum on the second yearLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Apprentice Customer Services Assistant

Essex County Council
Up to £14567.0000 per annum
Apprentice Customer Services AssistantFixed Term, Full Time£14,567 per annum rising to £23,557 per annum on the second yearLocation
Recuriter: Essex County Council

Support Worker

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Band C SCP 5-8 (£24,790 - £25,992 per annum / Pro Rata)
The Disability Day Opportunities service is looking for Support Workers Sandwell, West Midlands
Recuriter: Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Linkedin Banner