Council on 'red alert' over social care staff shortage crisis
dailyrecord.co.ukA shortage of social care workers - and other staff - has been deemed a “red” level risk by Stirling Council.Officers said that, as a result of the current work climate, there was a risk the council would be unable to find suitable workers which could lead to an impact on its ability to deliver services.There is particular concern over a lack of care workers with fears about the impact this might have on the most vulnerable.At a recent meeting of the audit committee, chief operating officer Isabel McKnight said there was a “national challenge” in staffing community care services and many factors were out of the control of local authorities.She added: “The issue is that care is not an attractive employment and the competitive market means it
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