The interactive Social Worker Data Tool allows you to interactively investigate data on practising social workers employed by local authorities. Guidance and background notes are included within the tool.

Revision note 02 February 2026: There was an error in the version of this tool published on 06 January 2026 that affected the 'Headcount of Social Workers Table'. 145 SWs were incorrectly excluded from the final version. The table was corrected and the SW Tool republished on 02 February 2026.

The latest version of the tool can be downloaded below

Download (XLSX, 498 kb)

If you have any enquiries about these tables, please contact:

Matthew Taylor
Intelligence Analyst
Tel: 01382 721957

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