What are the evidence-based approaches to improving and supporting recruitment and retention in the adult social care workforce?
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The social care sector is a major employer in Scotland and the number of people employed in adult social care has increased over the past decade. Population projections suggest that Scotland is likely to have more older people and fewer younger people in the coming years, which has implications for the future supply of, and demand for, adult social care. The social care workforce is critical to the delivery of high quality, person-centred and sustainable care in Scotland but there are significant challenges facing the sector.
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Social care analytical unit areas research interest 2026 2029
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Rapid Job Creation for Social Care
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: OUTT LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
Partially addresses recruitment and retention in social care through a technology-based solution.
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Centralising Recruitment in the Care Sector
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: NETLI LIMITED
Why might this be relevant?
Partially addresses recruitment and retention in social care through a job board specific to the care sector.
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HEALTHIER WORKING LIVES AND AGEING FOR WORKERS IN THE CARE SECTOR: DEVELOPING CAREERS, ENHANCING CONTINUITY, PROMOTING WELLBEING (HWL)
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Funded by: ISCF
Lead research organisation: King's College London
Why might this be relevant?
Addresses recruitment and retention in social care sector comprehensively with a focus on workforce development and wellbeing.