It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 This #GoodNewsFriday, we hear the story of Highland Home Carers, a social care provider whose learning academy has received a top Scottish award, despite only being established two years ago! bit.ly/3WlAHeb

We publish a wealth of data at ICB level- this blog explores how it's being used to support #IntegratedCare

Our latest insights will be published this week! But where does out data come from? The Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set! ⬇

The #ASCWorkforceStrategy is underpinned by the vital evidence we're able to produce using ASC-WDS data. New workforce projections show we'll need a 23% increase in total posts by 2035 and the strategy sets out how we could make that happen!

🚨 🚨 Newsflash! 🚨 🚨 ➡️Filled posts have increased ➡️Substantial number of new locations have opened ➡️Vacancy and turnover rates have decreased The size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England 2024 published today! 🔗 sfca.re/DataAndPublica…

One for the statisticians out there- ever wondered how we produce our insights? We’re committed to producing trustworthy data and we’ve published a new methods paper detailing the process. 🔗 skillsforcare.org.uk/Adult-Social-C…

💡 Did you know we can provide you with bespoke commissioned support?   We can help with future workforce forecasting and overviews of the sector and workforce at a local level. 🔗Explore our range of options here: sfca.re/CommissionWork…

Thrilled to see our data featured in Homecare Association's recent report on hospital discharge. It offers valuable perspectives from their members & highlights how our data contributes to driving change in the sector. ⬇ 🔗 bit.ly/4cQHqnp

New Benefits Bundle offer: 12-month free trial of Glendale LMS Academy's Learning Management System! Unlimited access to all courses & platform features. Another great benefit of ASC-WDS! Sign in to access the offer: bit.ly/3DkWYzo

We produce rich insights about the adult social care workforce. Who uses those insights might surprise you…

🚨 Bookings are open for our next ASC-WDS event! Register for our virtual tour to see all the benefits first hand. 📆 18 September 2024 🕔 13:30 - 14:30 Register: bit.ly/46eQDDv

In 2023/24, the number of filled posts increased by 4.2% (70,000 posts). That’s the biggest increase since our records began in 2012/13! 🔗 sfca.re/DataAndPublica…

ASC posts filled by British people have decreased by 70,000 over two years. Early evidence suggests changes to immigration rules will mean much lower levels of international recruitment. Growing in-line with demand in 24/25 will be a challenge. sfca.re/DataAndPublica…

All local authorities must complete their annual Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set return between 9 September – 11 October. We have published guidance to help you complete your return & the ASC-WDS Support Team are on hand to answer any questions. bit.ly/LAwindow

20,000 care providers use the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set…. Do you? bit.ly/3DkWYzo

New question live in ASC-WDS! Because we collect data at staff level, by asking if someone is on a Health and Social Care visa, we can find out a whole lot more about this section of the workforce! Demographics, employment behaviours, trends… watch this space!

It’s #GoodNewsFriday 🎉 We hear about Caroline Cosh and the team at Clifton Homecare, who’ve earned some impressive awards! bit.ly/3MpjMTi

Data supporting the #ASCWorkforceStrategy There were 105,000 international recruits in 2023-24, that's 1 in 3 new starters. Recommendation: develop a transition plan to reduce reliance on migration by supporting better domestic recruitment and retention ⬇ ascworkforcestrategy.co.uk

Data supporting the #ASCWorkforceStrategy - When all these are present turnover is halved: ➡️higher pay ➡️non-zero-hours contracts ➡️full-time work ➡️training ➡️qualifications Recommendations: People Promise for Social Care, Retention pilots & more: ascworkforcestrategy.co.uk

Data supporting the #ASCWorkforceStrategy - 75% drop in ASC apprenticeships since 2016 Achievement rate across all sectors = 54.3%. For ASC >60% dropped out of level 2 & 3 and >70% dropped out of level 5 Recommendation: Overhaul Apprenticeships ⬇ ascworkforcestrategy.co.uk