What is Professional Care Workers’ Week?

PCWW 2024 will feature a series of free, virtual panels and information sessions led by care workers, care managers, and key figures in Adult Social Care. These sessions are accessible from anywhere, allowing for widespread participation.

We invite everyone, both within and outside the sector, to join us by attending sessions, raising funds, or organising events to honor their colleagues.

Why “Professional” Care Workers’ Week?

The term "Professional" emphasizes the skilled nature of care work, which is often overlooked due to challenges like low pay, inconsistent training, and high turnover. With 152,000 vacancies daily, it's crucial to shift this perception.

Professionalisation involves recognizing the diverse skills and responsibilities of care workers, ensuring fair wages above the Real Living Wage, providing career development opportunities, enabling easy mobility between employers, and valuing their significant societal contributions. For those receiving care, professionalisation ensures higher trust, safety, accountability, and transparency.

PCWW aims to raise the status of care workers in the UK, highlight their excellent work, and foster learning and best practice sharing.

What to Expect During PCWW 2024

This year’s event will explore the future of social care, featuring sessions on:

  • Social care reform
  • The future of AI in the sector
  • The Skills for Care workforce plan
  • The future of home care and residential care
  • Workforce safety and well-being

In addition to these insightful discussions, PCWW is a celebration of care workers who support those in need every day. The week promises rich opportunities for collaboration, learning, and planning the future of social care.

We encourage care providers to show appreciation for their teams with small tokens of thanks like cards, cakes, parties, or certificates. For more ideas, download our Fundraising Pack.

Get involved and celebrate the incredible contributions of care workers! Together, we can shape the future of social care.

How do I get involved?

Visit The Care Workers Charity to learn more and participate in Professional Care Workers’ Week 2024!

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