Fair pay agreement essential to boost social care workforce, says UNISON 

Responding to the annual State of the Adult Social Care Sector and Workforce in England report published today (Thursday), UNISON head of social care Gavin Edwards said:
“It’s no wonder vacancy rates remain high and staff are leaving for better-paid jobs elsewhere. For too long wages have failed to reflect that care staff are trained, skilled and dedicated. The care system has enabled unscrupulous employers to exploit workers.
“A fair pay agreement for social car