Social work and the Agency Workers Regulations (AWR)…

5th October 2011

The “Agency Workers Regulations” (AWR) came into place on October 1st, and affect the working rights of all agency workers.

The regulations provide agency workers with a right to equal treatment with their permanent equivalents after working for 12 weeks in a given job.

Agency social workers make up and essential part of the workforce in the UK, and if you’re an agency worker, its important to understand how these regulations will impact you and your work.

If you would like more information about how the AWR will affect your rights as an agency social worker or want to find more about agency social work jobs in general, please do get in touch with us.

 

You can call us today on 0845 241 9590 and speak to one of our knowledgeable consultants, who will be happy to help you.