A report on the findings of a census of the workforce of children’s homes, published by the Department for Education today, found that 54 per cent of managers said they find it difficult to recruit suitable staff for vacant positions.
Of the managers who reported difficulty recruiting, 91 per cent said applicants do not have the required experience, with 52 per cent stating they do not have the necessary qualifications.
The concerns over recruitment have coincided with a government announcement that two new qualifications for new children’s home staff will be launched to improve skills and knowledge around child sexual exploitation and cyberbullying.
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