Overview

The purpose of this priority is to build and sustain a high-quality workforce across the region by attracting and retaining skilled professionals. This includes targeting a diverse pool of candidates for key and specialist roles within children’s services through improved role profiles, collaborative recruitment campaigns, and adherence to the Social Work Agency Rules. The priority also focuses on coordinating shared training programmes that foster consistent, high-quality practice across the sector.

Priority Lead

Andy Smith

Strategic Director of People Services Derby City Council

Projects and Activities

• Diversity in Leadership

• Beyond Barriers

• Residential
  Recruitment Campaign