Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 8 January 2025.
Tim Farron
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs), Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government)
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help recruit social care workers in Cumbria.
Stephen Kinnock
Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
We are launching a national recruitment campaign in February to encourage suitable candidates to apply for immediate vacancies by highlighting the varied and rewarding work available.
We have also introduced legislation to deliver the first Fair Pay Agreement in adult social care to empower worker representatives, employers, and others to negotiate pay and terms and conditions.
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