A Social Care Workforce Strategy We need to address the void left by the NHS workforce Strategy and Green Paper delays We need to take control of how jobs in the sector are viewed Existing workforce should feel valued and see their role as fundamental to our caring society Parity with NHS
A Different Conversation What should a national workforce strategy include: Career opportunities/progression roles Cross sector interface/roles Training and development Salaried Roles Job Security
Workforce Network All regional chairs are invited Wide membership – e.g. Royal College of Occupational Therapists Social Work England Department of Health and Social Care Can play a key role in collating/coordinating/driving regional and national priorities