Social Workers and Social Care

Project Scope

NHS
Independent Sector
Local Authorities
VCSE
YJS

Participate in the Project

Further Information

  • Social Workers and Social Care Census Letter

    The purpose of the Social Workers and Social Care Workforce census is to develop a comprehensive reference point of the social worker and wider social care workforce for mental health services in England that can also be used regionally and by local teams.

    The work will produce a comprehensive overview of current workforce including size, composition, demographics, HR metrics, and social worker activity to inform workforce optimisation and development. The 2024 project will build on the success of previous census iterations delivered for 2020, 2022 and 2023 (national report due to be published shortly).

    The scope will include NHS trusts, local authorities and independent organisations.

    Participants will receive a bespoke report outlining key messages and metrics, which compare local data against nationally reported positions.

  • Data Collection Walkthrough

    Wednesday, 6th November, 14:00-14:30 - Join the meeting now

    Wednesday, 13th November, 14:00 - 14:30 - Join the meeting now

    Wednesday, 20th November, 14:00 - 14:30 - Join the meeting now

    Wednesday, 27th November, 14:00 - 14:30 - Join the meeting now

    Wednesday, 4th December, 14:00 - 14:30 - Join the meeting now

National Reports

Download the national reports for Social Worker and Social Care below.

National Report - Social Worker and Social Care - 2023 - COMING SOON

Key Dates

Data collection opens:
23rd October 2024

Data collection closes:
16th December 2024

Validation and analysis:
January - March 2025

Outputs:
National Report - April 2025

Participant Reports - May 2025

Any changes to dates will be updated here.