“Disgraceful” low wage for Waltham Forest care workers unlikely to improve
The low wage paid to Waltham Forest Council’s social care workers is “hugely disgraceful” but unlikely to improve due to
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Southend social care budget increased due to shortage of care workers
A shortage of care workers in Southend, plus a rising number of people who need home care, has forced council
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One care provider was so hostile when approached that the council gave up trying to engage with them
COVID vaccinations at less than 20% amongst staff at two Waltham care companies
Two care companies providing home visits in Waltham Forest have reported less than a fifth of their staff are vaccinated
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Real living wage uplift for care workers “would cost £15m” says county council
Essex County Council has estimated introducing a real living wage policy for care workers in Essex could cost an extra
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Care sector where workers are paid less than fruit pickers “unsustainable”
Care workers providing a vital service by caring for adults in their homes can earn more money “picking pears”, a
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Inspectorate highlights shortcomings in care worker training at academy in Leytonstone
Care workers training at a Leytonstone academy have only “a limited understanding” of what they are learning, Ofsted has found.
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Union pushes county council to pay care workers enough when self isolating
Essex County Council (ECC) must ensure that care workers “don’t face massive hardship if they feel unwell”, the social care
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