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Social care workforce
The social care and social work workforce is the backbone of this country's care system. If we are to ensure that children and adults are looked after in a way that preserves their dignity and peace of mind, it is vital that we have a world class workforce that is skilled, dedicated and valued and supported to do its best.
About the workforce
Introduction to the people who make up the workforce, and what the term social care workforce encompasses.
Care First Careers
Care First Careers is a joint Department of Health and Department for Work and Pensions recruitment initiative to get more young people into the adult social care sector.
Social Care Skills Academy
The Department of Health is supporting social care employers to develop the National Skills Academy for Social Care. A steering group under the chairmanship of David Sherlock has been established to take forward this work.
Adult social care workforce strategy
Information regarding the adult social care workforce strategy and the initiatives aiming to boost the status of social care.
Securing and retaining staff for health and social care: A partnership approach
To support NHS organisations undergoing a period of workforce change, a new Framework was produced by NHS Employers. Launched jointly with the Department of Health the Framework is a collection of advice and good practice to encourage NHS organisations to maximise employment opportunities for staff, particularly those displaced or at risk of redundancy.
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2009 Accolades
Does this sound like your organisation? If you provide a high quality service and invest in training and developing your staff then you should enter Accolades 2009.
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