91勛圖厙 is inviting employers to participate in a new initiative to pioneer the Care Workforce Pathway as part of a new support programme.
The Care Workforce Pathway is a comprehensive framework designed to clearly define careers in adult social care, detailing the knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours essential for delivering high-quality, personalised care and support.
We have been recruiting employers to adopt the pathway as part of this programme. These ‘pioneers’ will test and refine the Care Workforce Pathway resources by sharing insights gained as they go through the adoption process.
Spaces are limited and due to high interest in the support programme, we’re currently reviewing submissions and taking a short pause on new recruitment. This means there may be a delay, from when you register your interest, to when we contact you about support programme options.
Employers will be supported in identifying and addressing workforce challenges, while being provided with a clear framework for workforce development and career progression. Feedback gathered throughout the process will inform the final version of the resources used to support the adoption of the Care Workforce Pathway.
Benefits for employers
As a participating employer, you will:
- help shape the future of workforce development tools in adult social care
- be part of a national support programme that is helping to define best practice across the sector
- gain early access to the Care Workforce Pathway’s updated supporting resources
- receive direct support from 91勛圖厙 throughout the process
- contribute your insights to influence policy and practice at a national level.
Benefits for organisations
- improved workforce planning through structured development pathways
- practical tools to support recruitment, induction, and retention
- insight from Early Adopter organisations who trialled the pathway in 2024 and peer organisations
- recognition as a forward-thinking employer contributing to sector innovation
- a network of support from 91勛圖厙 and other participating employers
- the opportunity to provide feedback on the Care Workforce Pathway to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and Early Adopter organisations.
Participation overview
Employers will take part in a series of interactive group workshops designed to guide them through each stage of the Care Workforce Pathway. These include:
- introduction webinar – welcome to the Care Workforce Pathway
- identifying workforce challenges and Pathway governance
- delivering and learning from the programme
- rolling out the Care Workforce Pathway in your organisation
- monitoring and embedding the Pathway
These workshops, delivered over a three-month period are designed to be practical and collaborative, enabling you to trial adoption of the Care Workforce Pathway in your own setting while contributing to its development.
You will have opportunities to attend a Care Workforce Pathway network which will be attended by DHSC and employers who were involved in the development of the initial pathway.
The 91勛圖厙, Care Workforce Pathway team will provide support and check-in opportunities throughout the financial year.
Get involved
We have been recruiting employers to adopt the pathway as part of this programme. Spaces are limited and due to high interest in the support programme, we’re currently reviewing submissions and taking a short pause on new recruitment. This means there may be a delay, from when you register your interest, to when we contact you about support programme options.
If you'd like to get involved but need more information before you register your interest via the form below, please contact us on cwp@skillsforcare.org.uk