Liz Blacklock, Chief Executive at the National Association of Care & Support Workers and Chair of the Voluntary Care Professional Register, shares the latest updates on the voluntary register for social care workers in England
It’s been quite the year already – not least chatting all things social care with esteemed broadcaster Lorraine Kelly at last year’s Care Managers Show in London!
Since Care England released their roadmap for a sustainable social care last September, support for regulation in the sector has continued to increase.
At that time, Professor Martin Green prioritised mandating the profession as the highest priority for Workforce changes. Next was increasing the minimum wage and developing parity of esteem with NHS staff.
The Voluntary Care Professional Register (VCPR) was set up for this exact reason. The brainchild of the National Association of Care & Support Worker (NACAS) and the Institute of Health and Social Care Management, (IHSCM), the VCPR had seen the need for regulation to support the well-being of Care Professionals.
Our teams have firsthand experience delivering care. We’ve seen and dealt with the challenges that Carers face on a daily basis, often on low wages and with little support. And we know that change is long overdue.
As a care provider, we ask that you join in the movement towards a better future by encouraging your teams to register. Simply visit the website and click the apply to register button.
https://www.vcpr.co.uk/
We know that a successful Voluntary Care Professional Register is just one piece of the puzzle in creating sustainability in Care. But we believe is a bold step towards a brighter future for Care Professionals, and all our families and loved ones.
The Voluntary Care Professional continues to gain traction. We’ve seen support from Professor Martin Green OBE, Chief Executive at Care England. Here’s what he said:
“Care England warmly welcomes the launch of the Voluntary Care Professional Register (VCPR), a significant milestone in enhancing recognition and improving the status of care professionals in England. NACAS and IHSCM have long since stood at the forefront of the campaign to professionalise the adult social care workforce and this latest announcement underscores their unwavering commitment to care staff across the country.
“The VCPR will not only provide care professionals with the recognition they deserve, but promote high standards and boost public confidence in the adult social care workforce. As the sector grapples with a wide array of challenges, the VCPR is an exciting and timely initiative with the potential to have a significant positive impact on the social care workforce.
“Through development of the VCPR, NACAS and IHSCM have laid the foundations for a fully professional adult social care workforce in future. Care England urge Government to capitalise on this accomplishment and throw their weight behind the VCPR as key part of the journey towards the sustainable adult social care workforce we all need and deserve.”
We hope you’ll join us.
Get in touch if you would like poster artwork for care facility. Simply email enquiries@vcpr.co.uk.
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www.vcpr.co.uk
