Responding to the annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report published today (Thursday), UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said:
“It’s no wonder vacancy rates remain high and staff are leaving for better-paid jobs elsewhere. For too long wages have failed to reflect that care staff are trained, skilled and dedicated. The care system has enabled unscrupulous employers to exploit workers.
“A fair pay agreement for social care is essential to create new national standards, enforced sector-wide. But pay for travel time, sleep-in shifts and sick leave also needs addressing, along with zero-hours contracts.
“All care workers deserve better, whether they’re British or have come to the UK to support this vital public service.”
Notes to editors:
– UNISON is the UK’s largest union with more than 1.3 million members providing public services in education, local government, the NHS, police service and energy. They are employed in the public, voluntary and private sectors.
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