Committee of Supply 2022 debate, Day 6: Leon Perera on reviewing pay and prospects for social workers
Social workers have seen an increasing scope of work in recent years and during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been “professionals battling a national crisis on the frontlines”. They should be adequately compensated, said MP Leon Perera in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 9). He noted that a “revolving door” of social workers is detrimental to the support offered to vulnerable families. Mr Perera asked for a review of social workers' compensation and progression pathways to increase retention in the sector. He added that recruitment should be expanded to reduce caseloads.
Social workers have seen an increasing scope of work in recent years and during the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been “professionals battling a national crisis on the frontlines”. They should be adequately compensated, said MP Leon Perera in Parliament on Wednesday (Mar 9). He noted that a “revolving door” of social workers is detrimental to the support offered to vulnerable families. Mr Perera asked for a review of social workers' compensation and progression pathways to increase retention in the sector. He added that recruitment should be expanded to reduce caseloads.
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