Inverclyde Council, GB bolsters social care workforce with incentive program for graduate students

Inverclyde Council, GB Social Care Incentive Student Program

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Inverclyde's Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) sought a solution for ongoing social worker shortages. The £150,000 program provides funds for the final year of studies for 10 master's degree candidates specializing in social work. Participating students commit to three-year contracts with the HSCP in exchange for financial assistance. This program provides guaranteed employment for incentive recipients while strengthening the council's social services.

Workforce Management Health & Human Services Performance Incentives / Staff Engagement Community Services

Inverclyde Council, GB

Unitary authority in Scotland

United Kingdom

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MSc Social Work Student Incentive Proposal

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