Purpose

To present the Annual Principal Social Worker Report.

Decision

1. That the work of the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and the continued impact it has on social work practice across Children’s Services and Adult Social Care be endorsed.
2. That the main priorities for the Principal Social Worker identified for 2026-2027 be approved.
3. That the work carried out in respect of quality assurance activity, transformation, the commitment to supporting the continual professional development of social workers and the actions taken to support the recruitment and retention of social workers, which is helping the Council meet demand and supply needs now and for the future be noted.