SOCIAL CARE

International recruitment boosts social care workforce

The adult social care workforce has grown thanks to carers from abroad, but the sector still faces ongoing domestic recruitment and retention challenges, a new study reveals.

By William Eichler | 10 October 2024
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The adult social care workforce has grown thanks to carers from abroad, but the sector still faces ongoing domestic recruitment and retention challenges, a new study reveals.

The latest State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report shows that the workforce grew to 1.71 million filled posts and vacancies fell to 131,000.

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