The Government is trying to get more young people to work in care. Skills for Care figures from the NMDS give some evidence – look at this link for the facts that the workforce is 1.6m and has been increasing by 21% since 2009. The likely restrictions on freedom of movement will limit EU citizens working in the sector too.
This link below is to the infographic for quick access
Every day is different – working in the social care sector is different every day and is rewarding even though that is not necessarily financially.
We – society in England – still haven’t sorted out how we pay for social care but many people work in social care and get a lot of job satisfaction.
NESCHA members, many as Care Ambassadors, have encouraged for years – but certainly not ‘told’ young people – join the social care workforce – its interesting and varied and you can go on to other work in the NHS and social work too.
Can NESCHA do anything to help?
Push Doctor has received a 'good rating' from the CQC.
NHS and Primary Care Networks are coming ( and some have been trialled) - but what will they mean to you?
Two new schemes focussing on carers - Supporting Carers in General Practices and £5m fund for innovative ways to support unpaid carers