Milton Keynes City Council’s high-profile recruitment campaign, which offers a £6,000 ‘Golden Hello’ to newly hired social workers, is under intense scrutiny from The Masked Truth News. The anonymous group, dedicated to exposing failures within social services, alleges the scheme is ripe for abuse and may already have been exploited.

Originally introduced to address urgent staffing shortages in Children’s Social Care, the bonus has drawn national attention — and now criticism. According to The Masked Truth, multiple whistleblowers from within the council have shared concerns about questionable hiring practices, inadequate vetting, and bonus payments made to individuals who failed to remain in their posts for the required term.

In a statement The Masked Truth said:

“This is not about attracting talent, it’s about inflating numbers and gambling with public trust. If even one vulnerable child is affected by a rushed or dishonest hire, the damage is irreparable.”

The Masked Truth also claimed to have accessed documents suggesting that some hires may have falsified qualifications or accepted the bonus with no intention of long-term employment.

Despite efforts to contact Milton Keynes City Council directly, The Masked Truth reported that no one was available to comment. The council has not publicly addressed the group’s claims, though it has previously defended the scheme, stating that the bonus is issued in stages and tied to clear conditions.

As public pressure builds, local officials are calling for an independent audit of the recruitment process. Meanwhile, The Masked Truth has promised further revelations if the council fails to respond transparently, stating, “We are watching and we are not alone.”

The situation has sparked growing concern among families and social care professionals, as questions rise about whether a well-meaning initiative has been compromised by oversight failures and accountability gaps.