Supporting the next generation of care professionals

Recruitment and workforce management, Supporting and developing teams in social care, Workforce planning, transformation and commissioning

Supporting the next generation of care professionals

Provider: MILE

According to data from Skills for Care, just 8% of the adult social care workforce are under 25. This highlights both a challenge and an opportunity: how do we attract, support, and retain young people in care roles so the sector can thrive in the future?

This edition of the MILE newsletter explores ways to inspire the next generation of care professionals, from apprenticeships and skills bootcamps to practical resources on recruitment, induction, and retention.

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