Why a Positive Mindset matters more than ever in Care

Demand for social care in the UK has never been greater; and whilst social care jobs account for around 8% of all Scottish employment, it’s simply not enough. In fact, a recent report by Audit Scotland reported that an average of 13% of social care workers supply 50 hours per week or more. And this is as much the case in Edinburgh as it is in other parts of the country.

But why are care staff experiencing these pressures? Around the country, the gap between supply and demand is being driven by a combination of stretched resources through dwindling budgets, a low takeup of vacancies, and a record number of workers on long-term sickness absence. 

In the meantime, social care providers must do what they can to maintain a high standard of care for those in need of support.

Supported staff, supported Service Users

Offering competitive rates, career opportunities, and a caring, healthy working environment is critical to maintaining our standards of care-at-home provision, and at SCA, we understand the challenges that our staff face right now. We work hard to ensure that our staff feel rewarded and valued, committed to promoting staff wellbeing, and providing competitive rates and training opportunities, to empower our staff to give their best to our Service Users.  

And this is what it’s all about – giving our best. 

SCA: positive people, positive care

During this time – the very time when we may feel stretched – a positive, empathic approach towards those we support is crucial to giving vulnerable people a sense of security in the services they receive. And whilst we might feel under greater pressure right now, as carers, we must continue to ensure that we meet our clients’ psychological, as well as their practical and personal care needs as we work together to improve care provision. 

Social Care needs more carers with a ‘can-do’ attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of those they support. That’s why SCA takes great care to recruit – and keep valued employees with a positive, proactive mindset.
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