From Burnout to Balance: How EAPs Can Future-Proof the Social Care Workforce

The benefits of EAPs so that providers can better invest in their business for the future, by reducing burnout of their vital workforce

Care England, the leading voice for adult social care providers, in partnership with Vivup, a leading employee benefits and wellbeing provider. Vivup’s Employee Assistance Programme can help boost retention through proactive solutions ranging from financial support forums to burnout prevention strategies.

The adult social care sector faces unprecedented challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified professionals, with staggeringly high rates of vacancy (8.3%) and attrition (24.2%). These workforce challenges have a profound impact on the viability of care providing organisations, staff and the people the sector supports, and are exacerbated by demographic change and increasing demand for care services.

The ability of the sector to address key barriers, including low pay and poor perceptions of social care as a career, is limited by a challenging financial environment and low fee rates paid by Local Authorities. In the absence of meaningful Government intervention, it is vital that care providers explore innovative solutions to support their workforce and attract the necessary talent to their organisation.

Demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing through long-term solutions, such as preventative mental health support and financial assistance, Vivup helps organisations within the care sector establish themselves as an employer of choice. In turn, these organisations will be better positioned to attract more talent and ensure that talent stays on board by offering a secure career that supports staff now and in years to come.

For more information, contact policy@careengland.org.uk 

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