Care England submits evidence on social care workforce to migration advisory body

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Care England, the largest representative body for independent adult social care providers, has submitted evidence to the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) regarding its review of the salary threshold and points based system.

The MAC’s review follows concerns that a £30,000 minimum salary requirement for workers seeking five-year visas would have a devastating impact on the social care sector (see Fears expressed over ‘devastating impact’ of immigration changes on social care).

Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive of Care England, said: “Social care staff are our most precious and important resource. Recruitment and retention of social care staff is a huge challenge which could be further exacerbated by the proposed rise in salary threshold.  The sector’s ability to adjust to such thresholds is extremely limited by the current underfunding which characterises the social care sector.”

The MAC is an independent body that advises the government on migration issues.  In its submission, Care England suggested any future immigration policy needed to reflect the need for a steady flow of immigrant workers to fill social care vacancies.

Martin added: “We must not forget that care workers are front line staff and we simply cannot afford to do without them. They, together with nursing associates, must be added to the Shortage Occupation List as soon as possible.”

The Care England 2019 conference and exhibition taking place next week will shine a spotlight on the social care workforce and the steps it’s taking to meet the challenges of effective delivery in today’s economic climate.

Visit: http://www.careengland.org.uk/care-england-conference-and-exhibition

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