vacancies
Bexley Council's adult social care services have significantly reduced job vacancies and increased permanent staffing.
Bexley Council's adult social care services have significantly reduced job vacancies, which are unfilled job positions, and increased permanent staffing. A report to the Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March 2026 stated that net vacancies had fallen by 30% by December 2025.
This reduction in unfilled positions was attributed to a comprehensive workforce strategy. The proportion of permanent posts within the service rose to 69% by December 2025, an increase from 57% in December 2023.
Key facts
- A report to Bexley's Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee in March 2026 stated net vacancies fell by 30%. Source
- Net vacancies in Bexley's Adult Social Care services fell by 30% by December 2025. Source
- The proportion of permanent posts in Bexley's Adult Social Care services rose to 69% by December 2025. Source
- The proportion of permanent posts was 57% in Bexley's Adult Social Care services in December 2023. Source
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