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Social care roles are being filled, but the sector is still concerned. Here’s why
A new report has warned of the challenges ahead for recruitment in the long-stretched sector
The Independent UK ·
Adult social care vacancies down but domestic recruitment still ‘challenging’
An extra 470,000 people are projected as needed in the sector by 2040 to meet the needs of a growing older population.
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Health groups call for social care minimum wage to avert staffing crisis in England
Warning on ‘cycle of low wages’ comes as government pledges in king’s speech to introduce fair pay agreement
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Care leaders ‘blindsided’ by visa change which ‘could drive workers from sector’
Health Secretary Victoria Atkins previously claimed the social care sector was ‘broadly relaxed’ about a new ban on dependants.
Evening Standard ·
‘Cutbacks in home care amid rising costs leaving family carers overwhelmed’
Providers are facing increased running costs which have led to higher rates for those receiving care, the Care Quality Commission said.
The Independent UK ·
Social care workforce departures show ‘leaky bucket which needs urgent repair’
The report comes in the same week as the Government launched a recruitment campaign for the third year in a bid to help build the ‘vital workforce’.
The Independent UK ·
‘More men and young people needed’ as social care recruitment campaign launched
The campaign will run until the end of March next year, appearing on television, radio and social media.
The Independent UK ·
Adult social care workforce growing but challenges remain, says report
Filled posts, which are roles with a person working in them, rose by around 1% while the vacancy rate decreased to 9.9%, Skills for Care said.
The Independent UK ·
Shortage of 28,000 workers lays bare London crisis in social care
Exclusive: Social care workers deserting the industry ‘in droves’ to work in better-paid roles in supermarkets
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