Milton Keynes has been awarded £614,845 by the Conservative Government to help boost the social care workforce much to the delight of Iain Stewart MP.
The funding comes as part of the COVID-19 Winter Plan 2021-22 which is backed by over £550 million including £162.5 million to support the recruitment of new staff and retention of existing carers in adult social care.
There is expected to be almost half a million extra job opportunities in adult social care by 2035 and more than 105,000 vacancies needing to be filled, so the Government has launched a ‘Made with Care’ campaign aims to encourage people to apply for exciting and rewarding roles across the country.
Iain Stewart MP commented:
“I welcome the announcement that Milton Keynes will get over £614k as part of COVID-19 Winter Plan 2021-22 to boost the social care workforce.
“Over the last 18 months, our care workers have gone above and beyond to look after those who need care and assistance. Therefore, I am grateful this Government is investing in this sector to help train our care workers of the future.”
Health and Social Care Secretary, Sajid Javid, said:
"Care workers have done a phenomenal job throughout the pandemic, in difficult circumstances, and I thank them for all they have done.
'"A career in social care is rewarding and inspiring. Over the next 3 years we are investing at least £500 million to support the training and development for carers.
"We need more people who possess the core values this workforce embody so strongly – kindness, compassion and resilience – to look after our friends and family with dignity and respect."