7. Statement by the Deputy Minister for Social Services: Social Care Fair Work and Real Living Wage

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:26 pm on 29 June 2021.

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Photo of Vikki Howells Vikki Howells Labour 5:26, 29 June 2021

Diolch, Dirprwy Lywydd. Thank you, Minister, for your statement. I wonder if you're able to say a little more about the definition of social care workers. It's an issue that I've had raised with me and that I have, in turn, written to you about—that some types of workers aren't included in the social care recognition scheme, for example, advocates and business support staff.

Secondly, I welcome your comments around making social care a long-term career choice. Are you able to say anything further around Welsh Government work in terms of social care and the skills agenda? We should all recognise social care as a skilled job, of course, but how can we make sure that it is actually regarded as such?