Caring for People: Staffing Residential Homes

In the 1960s, the care of a quarter of a million people in old peoples homes, approved schools, and hostels for the handicapped required skill and knowledge. This Report, published in 1967, was the result of a committee of enquiry of experts and made recommendations covering conditions of work, recruitment, and the career structure. It laid special stress on the need for training and outlined a possible scheme of training at different levels. It became a landmark in the development of the social services.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

In the 1960s, the task of caring for a quarter of a million individuals, including men, women, and children, residing in old people's homes, approved schools, hostels for the handicapped, and other facilities, demanded exceptional skill and knowledge. The challenge of recruiting sufficient staff of the appropriate caliber was already significant, and it was expected to worsen due to the growing number of individuals requiring care and the competition from other employment opportunities.

To address these challenges, a committee of enquiry comprised of experts, many of whom had extensive experience in residential services, both statutory and voluntary, was convened. Their deliberations resulted in the publication of this Report in 1967. The Report meticulously analyzed the difficulties faced by those engaged in this demanding, fulfilling, and rewarding work. It proposed solutions to assist these individuals through their employers, committees, and the broader community.

The Report made numerous recommendations covering various aspects, including working conditions, recruitment practices, and career structures. It placed particular emphasis on the importance of training and outlined a potential scheme of training at different levels. This comprehensive and well-researched Report was widely read by government departments, Local Authorities, and all those concerned with the well-being of individuals in care. It became a landmark in the development of the social services, shaping policies and practices for decades to come.

Weight: 410g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032069265