ADASS responds to new career pathway in adult social care

In response to the Government announcement to improve the career prospects of the care workforce through training, qualifications and a clearer, care career path, Anna Hemmings, Joint CEO of the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services said:

“Lack of career development is one of the main reasons staff leave adult social care, so the launch of the Care Workforce Pathway and other measures including new qualifications, subsidised training and new apprenticeship opportunities are all positive steps to help make adult social care a real career choice now and in the future.

“But the pressure on adult social care budgets means councils and care providers don’t have the money to improve pay for those staff qualified to take on more senior roles and responsibilities and this will be a significant barrier in making this work.  To offer genuine career prospects and pay our care workforce in line with experience, qualifications and responsibility, politicians need to commit to a long term fully funded plan for social care.”