A Workforce Strategy

for Adult Social Care in England

Created for the sector, by the sector

For the first time ever, the adult social care sector has come together, led by Skills for Care, to develop the Workforce Strategy it needs. Adult social care needs a workforce strategy to ensure we have enough of the right people with the right skills to provide the best possible care and support for the people who draw on it.

Development of this vital Strategy has been truly collaborative and it could not have been developed without the expertise, time and commitment of many stakeholders.

Understanding the value of social care

This short film shares real life insight into what adult social care is - what it means to those who draw on care and support and to those who work in and deliver services. It highlights how their work continues to evolve, their hopes for the future and what the Strategy will bring. 

Duration 11 mins 18 secs

 

Why do we need a workforce strategy?

This animation explains why a workforce strategy is needed, how it was developed and why the approach taken was so important. It highlights what the Strategy will do for the adult social care sector and includes some of the key recommendations.

Duration 4 mins 53 seconds

Overview

Discover the comprehensive Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England, created by and for the sector, through the collaboration of the committed members of the Workforce Strategy Steering Group and the sector. Explore the foreword, executive summary and key recommendations.

Introduction

Explore the background that identifies the need for a Workforce Strategy, the three essential elements which will act as the drivers of change and find out more information about the workforce in adult social care today.

Recommendations and commitments

The recommendations and commitments in this strategy fall into three areas that mirror the areas of focus in the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan: attract and retain, train, and transform. Discover the recommendations made by the Workforce Strategy and who needs to be involved to deliver the recommendations.

Implementation

This Strategy has the power to attack the challenges faced in social care, but the implementation of these recommendations is only possible with support from all.

Supporting resources

Access additional information used in the development of the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care.