This paper summarises the findings of a JosephRowntreeFoundation study that looked at staff pay, status and quality of care in social care. It supplements this with messages from two JosephRowntreeFoundation reports on rewarding work for low-paid employees and career progression for workers in a number of sectors, including the care sectors. Specifically this summary explores what motivates
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This paper summarises the findings of a JosephRowntreeFoundation study that looked at staff pay, status and quality of care in social care. It supplements this with messages from two JosephRowntreeFoundation reports on rewarding work for low-paid employees and career progression for workers in a number of sectors, including the care sectors. Specifically this summary explores what motivates and supports care workers to do a good job and deliver quality care. The main points are summarised under three headings: motivation and values; pay and progression; and conditions to do the job well. The summary highlights the essential part working conditions and organisational culture play in ensuring staff feel valued and that recruitment and retention of staff is maximised.
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Subject terms:
care workers, home care, nursing homes, residential care, care homes, wages, conditions of employment, quality assurance, standards, staff motivation, staff development, organisational culture, staff retention;
In this viewpoint discusses how the choice of housing and support for older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people is perceived, and how it could support LGB individuals to have a better life. It looks at the potential of personalisation in improving choice and control, and the importance of LGB people feeling safe to share their identity and life history, particularly for dementia. The authors present the findings of an online survey of younger LGB adults (30–69) who were asked to consider how and where they would like to live in older age, particularly if they have high support needs. Thoughts from a discussion day held by the Stonewall Housing ‘Insights’ Older LGBT People’s Housing Group Manchester Forum are also presented. Some examples of emerging international innovations in housing and support for older LGB people are also summarised. The conclusion draws together some of the key themes and messages about alternatives to traditional support and housing that enhance the lives and promote the independence of LGB people as they grow older.
In this viewpoint discusses how the choice of housing and support for older lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people is perceived, and how it could support LGB individuals to have a better life. It looks at the potential of personalisation in improving choice and control, and the importance of LGB people feeling safe to share their identity and life history, particularly for dementia. The authors present the findings of an online survey of younger LGB adults (30–69) who were asked to consider how and where they would like to live in older age, particularly if they have high support needs. Thoughts from a discussion day held by the Stonewall Housing ‘Insights’ Older LGBT People’s Housing Group Manchester Forum are also presented. Some examples of emerging international innovations in housing and support for older LGB people are also summarised. The conclusion draws together some of the key themes and messages about alternatives to traditional support and housing that enhance the lives and promote the independence of LGB people as they grow older.
Subject terms:
home care, independence, housing, lesbians, older people, personalisation, social networks, supported housing, user views, bisexual people, choice, gay men;