Recruitment and Retention of Staff in the Social Care sector

Part of 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:15 pm on 28 November 2017.

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Photo of Jayne Bryant Jayne Bryant Labour 2:15, 28 November 2017

Thank you, First Minister. Social care workers do an outstanding job. With an ageing population living longer, many with complex needs, we know that it’s crucial to ensure that we have a workforce ready for now and in the future. Recently, one of my constituents who has worked in care homes for many years has decided to take a job in a fast-food chain. The long hours, poor pay and difficult working conditions have left her with no choice but to leave the career that she loves. While I’m pleased at the Government’s commitment to implement an accredited qualification for carers, making this a reality is key to stopping people like my constituent, a dedicated and skilled social care worker, leaving the profession. Could the First Minister provide an update on how far these plans have been developed?