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'Third-age' workers caring for adults and older people in England: findings from secondary analysis of the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care
- Authors:
- HUSSEIN Shereen, MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Diversity in Health and Care, 8(2), June 2011, pp.103-112.
- Publisher:
- Radcliffe Publishing
Even though the UK has implemented policies to combat the effects of age discrimination, ageism is still evident in the hiring, retention and career development opportunities of older workers. As such, this paper investigated the current stock of older workers in the adult social care sector in England. Data was drawn from the National Minimum Data Set for Social Care, and included 80,000 samples of workers. The paper examined the changing profile of three closely related third-age cohorts and investigate the similarities and differences between those working in the care sector aged 60 years or older, and two younger age groups, namely 50-54 and 55-59 years. Analysis revealed that workers in the age range 50-75 years constitute nearly 40% of the whole workforce. In particular, the impact of the oldest third-age group, aged 60-75 years, is substantial, contributing to around 12% of the total. The implications of this diversity are explored.
Does age matter in the social care workforce?
- Authors:
- LIPMAN Valerie, MANTHORPE Jill, HARRIS Jess
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Long-Term Care, September 2018, pp.1-11. Online only
- Publisher:
- King's College London
- Place of publication:
- London
Context: With the population in England ageing, more people are living with complex physical and mental health needs and need care and support. As a result demand for care workers is increasing. Objective: This paper presents findings from qualitative research in England that aimed to explore the perspectives of frontline care workers, their managers and service users about what difference the age of the care workforce potentially makes at an individual, organisational or workforce level. Method: Interviews, semi-structured and face to face, in four local authority sites in England. Findings: Age plays a role in the perceived character of the care workforce. A commonly-held view is that life experience is one of the most valuable qualities a care worker brings to their role. While experience is generally valued, it may be framed as experience in care work, or more generally as life experience. Younger care workers may be often seen by older colleagues and service users as less reliable until they prove themselves. However, managers often identify enthusiasm and ability to accommodate change among younger care staff. Managers are interested in having an ‘age mix’ of staff beyond retention and sustainability issues. Limitations: The authors acknowledge the risk that the interview data may not be generalisable or totally representative of staff or care users; the study did not include directly employed care workers nor collect health-related information or personal narratives. Those employers who agreed to participate may be more committed to workforce development and value their staff. Nonetheless data are sector-wide and there are sizeable numbers of participants. Moreover, the views of users of social care and family carers are also included. Implications: The article provides views from a range of stakeholders in social care on whether age matters in this workforce. Instances of age discrimination or stereotypes affecting different ages were reported but also the opportunities in social care work for people to work in later life and to move to this work after other work or family experiences. The age of the social care workforce needs to be considered as part of workforce planning, tailoring skills development and value-based work commitment among all age groups, reducing physical demands, and providing flexible working conditions. (Edited publisher abstract)
Age, ethnicity and equalities: synthesising policy and practice messages from two recent studies of elder abuse in the UK
- Authors:
- MANTHORPE Jill, BOWES Alison
- Journal article citation:
- Social Policy and Society, 9(2), April 2010, pp.255-265.
- Publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
This paper, drawing on comparative discussion of two recent studies of elder abuse in the United Kingdom, outlines the how these studies fit into current policy contexts on adult safeguarding. Elder abuse among people from black and minority ethnic (BME) groups is a complex issues with five key components: cross-cultural divides; professional’s lack of skill with ethnic diversity; family structures dictate that explanations of abuse vary; BME groups may experience additional exclusion through racism, compounding the effects of ageism; and finally the effects of migration, language and culture may impact abuse. Interviews were carried out with 2,111 individuals, aged 66 or older, in the UK between March and September 2006, and discussed specific experiences of abuse and maltreatment. The authors’ discussion draws out the central messages and identifies the challenges that the studies present to recent policy debates and innovations. These relate to the need to properly integrate both wider older people's issues and issues of racism and ethnicity within developments in adult safeguarding policy as well as social care services as the personalisation agenda advances.
Older people
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2005, pp.37-42.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
This article reports on studies from four continents into age discrimination in the workplace, home care support and mental health issues give valuable pointers for UK practice.
Older People
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 14, October 2002, pp.41-46.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
There is pressure to raise the quality of residential care but to keep costs low. Four local authorities were studied to provide an understanding of how successfully welfare services are meeting the needs of the elderly.
Older people
- Author:
- MANTHORPE Jill
- Journal article citation:
- Research Matters, 2000, 2000, pp.30-32.
- Publisher:
- Community Care
The link between growing old and declining income is well documented. Looks at research which highlights other factors than can increase older people's poverty and feelings of social exclusion.