Staffordshire County Council has made a call for more Stone people to work in the care industry after Covid has left more people needing support with more staff required to provide it.
In the wake of the pandemic, more people need extra support in their homes. At the same time, with the local economy reopening, care providers have seen an increase in staff turnover. This has led to some people having to wait longer for less urgent care packages.
The county council is now working with care providers to support recruitment.
Johnny McMahon, cabinet support member for public health on Staffordshire County Council, said:
“Our care providers were on the frontline during the pandemic. As we emerge from lockdown we have more people needing support in their homes and care providers are looking for more staff to provide it.
“There has never been a better time to embark on a career in care. Covid has demonstrated just how important care workers are and they are increasingly recognised by the public for their vital role. We are truly fortunate to have a dedicated army of care workers here in Staffordshire, and we need more. If you are interested in joining them and are looking for truly rewarding work has never been a better time to apply.”
People interested can find details of vacancies at Nexxus or through the national portal.
The recruitment push comes as the County Council also looks to review care provision in a post Covid-19 world.
A report to Staffordshire County Council’s cabinet outlines the important role care homes have played throughout the pandemic, and the impact it has had on the care home market.
These include a reduction in the number of beds being used, increased operating costs due to enhanced cleaning and infection control, and the reduction in some care home capacity due to social distancing requirements.
The county council will strengthen its quality improvement work, ensure costs represent the best value for money, improve the way it buys care home placements, and explore future options.
A previous proposal to refurbish Hillfield House will also not be progressed, as the new requirements for infection control mean the proposals no longer represent good value for money.
Dr Johnny McMahon, Staffordshire County Council’s Cabinet Support Member for Integrated Care said:
“Covid-19 has had a profound impact on our care homes, all of which have been on the front line of the pandemic, caring for elderly and vulnerable residents. The way they have coped with the new rules and regulations because of this has been tremendous.
“Reviewing our approach to the care home market in the wake of Covid-19, and ensuring we can continue to offer good-quality, affordable care that meets people’s assessed needs is very important to us. We need the care home sector to be sustainable so that people can access good quality affordable care when they need it.
“The past 18 months have been a very challenging time for care homes, who have played a crucial role in keeping people safe throughout the pandemic. It is now important that we look ahead and plan for services that are fit for the future.”
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