Search

Context

Learn more about why it's so important for the adult social care sector to have a Workforce Strategy. With the Strategy we can ensure we have enough of the right people with the right skills to provide the best care and support for the people who draw on it.

Executive summary

This Workforce Strategy was developed by Skills for Care in collaboration with the adult social care sector – including people who draw on care and support. It seeks to set out where we are now, the drivers and case for change, and where we want to make changes to build the workforce of the future.

Thank you for contributing to our ‘State of’ report for 2024

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, says thank you to adult social care providers for making this year’s ‘State of’ report possible.

Train

Learning and development is key to the provision of high quality care. Learn about the priorities identified in the Workforce Strategy.

Race Equity Reference Group

.

A thank you from our CEO to all employers who contribute to ASC-WDS

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth extends her thank you to all our ASC-WDS users who contribute vital sector insights which help to shape policies and decision making.

Learning and development matters

Managers play a crucial role in social care. You're not only responsible for supporting those who need care and support, but for taking care of staff and influencing the quality of care across the sector.

How our data is used to drive positive change in adult social care

We talk about how our ASC-WDS data is creating positive change through policy, benchmarking and supporting the sector.

How workforce data helps us make better decisions about care

We hear from some important voices across the sector on the vital nature of workforce data and how it helps us make better decisions that leads to higher quality care and support.

How your data and insights have been used to shape sector decisions this year

Skills for Care’s Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) is the leading source of workforce intelligence for the social care sector in England.