The latest in our series of learning papers is now available, focussing on the theme of ‘staff motivation & commitment’. This provides insight into what has helped motivation and commitment for social care staff, and what the challenges have been, over the last few months. It also includes recommendations for change at organisational, local and national level. This will be of particular interest to staff involved at all levels in the delivering, managing and planning of social care services, along with national bodies.
This series of learning papers explore in more detail the themes arising from our 2020 social care workforce survey and report: ‘We’re all in this together’. Papers set out learning from both Provider Forums across Scotland and national ‘refresh & connect’ sessions, with recommendations to help inform longer-term changes to social care in Scotland.
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