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workforce development policy page

Welcome to the home page of the Association of Director's of Adult Social services Workforce Development Network.  We consider on ADASS's behalf all issues which impinge on human resource and training issues including workforce analysis, management, development, competencies and qualifications.  We are also concerned to:

Promote

the development of necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills among those who deliver personal social services,

Promote

the management of diversity and inclusivity in employment and training practice,

Ensure

liaison with relevant professional bodies, including SCIE, Skills for Learning the GSCC,

Initiate

and carry out such consultations as appropriate for the purposes of carrying out our terms of reference.

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A Valued Workforce – ADASS position statement

The quality of care and support services is dependent upon a skilled, valued and appropriately remunerated workforce. The 1.5 million people who work in social care deserve 'parity of esteem' with their NHS counterparts; to be able to work in a service that is valued and rewarded.It is shameful that care is often seen as unskilled when it requires commitment, dedication, skill, compassion and resilience.An overstretched workforce, with insufficient training and career opportunities means that the psychological reward of caring for people is greatly diminished. The low remuneration of care workers means that many cannot afford to live in some parts of the country or in decent quality accommodation. Suitable accommodation isn’t just an issue for people receiving services but for the social care workforce as well.

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