At The Care Workers’ Charity, we regularly engage with incredible leaders in the care sector who are shaping the future of social care. For this edition of Talking Heads, I, Shanna Wells, Head of Marketing and Events at The CWC, spoke with Paul Hayes, CEO of Cornerstone. Paul shared insights into his journey in the …
The Care Workers’ Charity issues a response to Work Rights Centre’s new report, The Forgotten Third: Migrant Care Workers’ Views on Improving Conditions in England’s Adult Social Care Sector, which sheds light on critical challenges faced by migrant workers in the industry. Karolina Gerlich, CEO of the Care Workers’ Charity, says “This report highlights deeply …
This is the first post in a blog series exploring the 6 C’s of Care—Care, Compassion, Competence, Communication, Courage, and Commitment. These values are not just guiding principles for care workers and organizations; they are essential to the well-being of the entire care sector, including its workforce. At The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC), we believe …
For the seventh consecutive year, Professional Care Workers Week (PCWW) has brought together voices from across the UK to honor the invaluable contributions of care workers. This year, representatives from more than 50 organisations joined webinars to discuss the big issues impacting social care. As The Care Workers’ Charity, we are proud to have hosted …
Borough Care have renewed their Supporter Membership of The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) 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. Dr Mark Ward, CEO at Borough Care says: “At …
Majesticare have renewed their Supporter Membership of The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) 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. Caren Burton, Head of People at Majesticare says: “We are …
The Care Workers’ Charity responds to latest figures from the Home Office revealing an 81% drop in visa applications following the ban on overseas social care workers bringing family dependents Karolina Gerlich, CEO of The Care Workers’ Charity, says: “This decline in visa applications is yet another blow to a sector that has been pushed …
The last few years have brought about considerable financial pressures for many people. It is no secret that we are now facing the most significant cost-of-living crisis in a generation. This crisis is not just a talking point; it is having an obvious impact on the financial wellbeing of families across the UK. Everyone has …
The Care Workers’ Charity is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa Delaney as the new Deputy Chair, effective June 2024. With over 12 years of experience in the care sector, Lisa has held various leadership roles in recruitment, hospitality, and procurement. Currently serving as the UK Country Manager for Sensio, she assists care providers …
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 …