Adult Social Care - Workforce Strategy (15 Years)

Skills for Care have released their Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England. The strategy looks in-depth at the next 15 years within the adult social care sector, including those who provide support to people living within their own homes i.e. Personal Assistants.

The strategy was developed in colloboration with the those who work within the sector and those who receive care and support.

It's aim is to work with all interested parties to make significant changes to how adult social care is supported, inclduing how the workforce is managed and maintained. They have set out three key subjects of Attract and Retain, Train, and Transform with each of these having recommendations and commitments with actionable delivery dates.

We have included an example from each of the subjects within this article:

Attract and Retain

Consider the modelling in this Strategy in the Fair Cost of Care exercise. (2025, ongoing). Central government with the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and local government. We have modelled and costed three options

Train

Ensure high-quality training in functional skills, digital, data and technology and AI. Skills for Care, CQC, Care Provider Alliance (CPA) (commitment, 2024); Association of Colleges (AoC), Association of Employment and Learning Providers (AELP) (2025).

Transform

Attract workers to social care in coastal and rural areas. ICSs and local partners. (Scope in 2025)

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