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A team of council officials arrived back in Birmingham last night after a week in New York recruiting social workers for the city.
A high level of staff turnover coupled with a national shortage of social workers resulted in the city council launching a trans-Atlantic search.
US-based recruitment firm UK Pro advertised vacancies for experienced social workers, who will earn between £19,614 and £28,221 plus a £1,000 "golden hello" after a year's service.
The 14 successful applicants are expected to take up their permanent posts by the end of the year, once visa and criminal record checks are completed.
The agency footed the bill for the three city council officers' flights, transport and accommodation, as well as the advertising campaign.
Councillor Keith Barton (Con Longbridge), chairman of the vulnerable children overview and scrutiny committee, said the trip was necessary against "the current backdrop of a national shortage in social workers".
He added: "We've employed individuals from America before but this is the first time we've actively recruited out there for vacancies in Birmingham.
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