HL Deb 03 March 1982 vol 427 c1366WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the range of take-home pay for residential social workers working as houseparents in homes run by local authorities for children in their care who present no special difficulties.

Lord Bellwin

The information as requested is not available centrally. The current basic rates of pay under the national agreement for residential child care officers range from £3,480 to £12,999 per annum according to grade. The local authorities determine the appropriate allocation of their houseparents to grades within that range according to the local circumstances. Take-home pay relates to earnings and deductions which depend upon the circumstances of the individual houseparents.