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On the latest report from Skills for Care, “The Size and Structure of the Adult Social Care Workforce in England 2023/24,” Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “It is encouraging to see a decrease in vacant posts of 22,000. That the main driver behind this is international recruitment suggests two things …
The Care Workers Charity welcomes the joint report by the Health Foundation and Nuffield Trust, ‘From ambition to reality: National policy options to improve care worker pay in England.’ Karolina Gerlich, CEO says, “I was pleased to be invited to feed into this work outlining five key policy options to enhance compensation for care workers. …
The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to respond to the launch of the new Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, led by Skills for Care in collaboration with the sector. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “This Workforce Strategy is an incredible achievement and marks a significant milestone in addressing …
In response to the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS) Spring Survey 2024, Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, expressed concern over the financial pressures impacting social care services. “We are unsurprised by the findings that services are being impacted by financial pressures as we have long been aware of the …
The Care Workers Charity expresses its disappointment at the lack of emphasis on social care in the King’s Speech. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says “It is disappointing not to see social care prominently featured in the King’s Speech. This sector, vital to the wellbeing of our society, deserves urgent attention and …
Walfinch are joining The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) as a Supporter Member and are helping to raise awareness of the support offered by the charity. The support given will widen the reach of CWC and will ensure more care workers in need can receive support. Kam Gill, Registered Manager of Walfinch says: “Walfinch Oxfordshire have …
The Care Workers’ Charity extends congratulations to Sir Keir Starmer and the newly elected Labour government. Karolina Gerlich CEO Says “We look forward to working collaboratively to ensure that social care remains a top priority in the administration’s agenda. In the first 100 days, we urge the new Prime Minister to engage directly with social …
We are delighted to have been awarded a BETTER CAREERS FOR BETTER CARE grant from The Rayne Foundation. Our application details can be read below: Care Worker Champion Project – National Grant agreed: £200,000 over 26 months (August 2024-September 2026) Throughout our consultation, we heard that there is a lack of representation of the care worker …
We are seeking a dynamic and motivated individual to join our team as a Project Coordinator. Reporting to our Head of Policy and Projects, you will be instrumental in organising and coordinating various initiatives aimed at amplifying the voices of care workers. Join our passionate team at The Care Workers’ Charity, where we are committed …
The Care Workers’ Charity is thrilled to announce the launch of the Care Workers Advisory Board and Care Worker Champions Project. Funded by The Rayne Foundation as part of their Better Careers for Better care programme this groundbreaking initiative is designed to amplify the voices of care workers and address critical policy issues impacting the …