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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jemma Crew

Filled social care roles in England fall 50,000 amid workforce pressures

The number of filled social care jobs in England has fallen for the first time in almost a decade as the sector struggles to attract and keep staff, figures show.

Filled positions in adult social care fell by 3% (50,000 positions) between 2020-21 and 2021-22, according to a report from Skills for Care.

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