TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
Recent data shows that the number of individuals requiring specialised social care support has reached its highest level in over a decade.
The Autumn Budget announced an additional £2bn in funding for adult social care, yet no dedicated support was outlined for workforce development. Given the government’s ambitious targets around improving care quality, it is crucial that funding is also allocated towards training and professional development programs for care workers.
THE TRAINING SOLUTION LOOKING AHEAD
By offering apprenticeships and integrating training programs into their workforce strategy, care providers can develop their staff without disrupting service delivery. Training providers collaborate closely with care managers to ensure that all learning is directly applicable to employees’ day-to-day responsibilities, maximising engagement and results. They can also provide guidance on available funding and grants to support the process.
As a trusted training provider, Paragon Skills builds on two decades of experience in the care sector, successfully delivering thousands of apprenticeships. Through our team’s expertise, learning is made accessible and transformative, opening doors to career growth at every level.
“With the care sector facing evolving challenges, the need for a highly- trained, motivated, and engaged workforce is more vital than ever.”
With the care sector facing evolving challenges, the need for a highly-trained, motivated, and engaged workforce is more vital than ever.
However, across the sector, staff recruitment and retention remain key issues. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has highlighted several workforce challenges, including staff shortages, limited professional development opportunities, low pay, long hours, and high turnover rates.
These factors contribute to why many new recruits in the sector do not view care as a viable long-term career, despite the essential role it plays in supporting individuals and communities.
This is where care apprenticeships can make a difference. By offering structured career pathways, hands-on training, and clear progression routes, apprenticeships provide a practical solution to recruitment and retention challenges. They allow new and existing care workers to develop essential skills while gaining on-the-job experience, ensuring that high standards of care are maintained across the sector.
Apprenticeships are not just limited to young or new workers. Open to individuals aged 16 and over, they provide an opportunity for employees at all levels to upskill while continuing to work. By investing in ongoing training, apprenticeships help define career progression routes, increasing job satisfaction and long-term retention in the sector.
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Designed to nurture and develop the next generation of care professionals, apprenticeships must play a central role in the sector’s future. Through significant investment in workforce training, we can meet the evolving demands of the industry and provide higher standards of care. In turn, this will empower care workers and their employers to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they support.
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