Qualification levels and average pay have fallen for care workers, official data shows

Qualification levels and average real-terms pay have fallen for care workers, official data has shown.
The findings come as an analysis shows that adult social care staff with higher pay, a relevant qualification, access to training and more job security are significantly less likely to leave their roles than counterparts without these characteristics.
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Drop in qualification levels
While an estimated 49% of care workers