We believe qualifications to a standard of level 3 are fundamental requisites for carers who have been in the sector for years; they also show a personal commitment to enhancing one’s knowledge and skill set. Rewarding qualified carers is equally fundamental in retaining the workforce; however, with LA constraints on funding, preferring lower-cost agencies over high-quality care agencies is a concern, resulting in poorer pay for carers, as agencies cannot cover the operational costs and higher pay rates.
It seems the Government concentrates highly on the NHS, so it is good to see that reforms to the social care sector are promising for the future.
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