About the Project
The Care Workers Advisory Board and Care Worker Champions Project
At the heart of The Care Workers’ Charity (CWC) is our commitment to placing care workers at the forefront of our work. Supported by The Rayne Foundation as part of their Better Careers for Better Care programme, this project aims to raise the voices of care workers and address critical policy issues in the care sector. We will be recruiting a network of frontline care workers from across the UK to share regional insights, collaborate, and enhance skills and visibility. Participants will be paid for their time and receive training and development opportunities.
Advisory Board & Champions Roles
Care Worker Advisory Board Members:
- Commitment of 2-4 hours/month at £25 per hour
- Attend bi-monthly online meetings to discuss social care sector interests
- Involve in planning, hosting, and evaluating Professional Care Workers Week
- Contribute to an annual wellbeing survey for care workers
- Meet and advise The Care Workers’ Charity and, as possible, care sector leaders, politicians, and decision-makers
Care Worker Champions:
- Flexible participation, averaging 1-2 hours/month at £25 per hour
- Discuss insights and findings from the advisory board, wellbeing survey, and Professional Care Workers Week
- Attend media and public speaking training
- Write for trade press and other media and speak at universities and conferences
Application Information
Applications will open on 15th September. Anticipating a high level of interest, selection will not be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Instead, invitations will be extended to ensure a well-rounded group, encompassing a diverse range of expertise and experience. Please note that these roles are only open to frontline care workers. Unfortunately, you cannot apply if you are a manager, senior leader or in a non-direct care role but there are details below of other ways to get involved. Click here to download the Recruitment Pack
Click here for our frequently asked questions.
Stay Connected
If you would like to be kept updated, please email olivia@thecwc.org.uk to join our mailing list.
Questions? Great! Email keeley@thecwc.org.uk
Support from The Rayne Foundation
We are grateful to our funders at The Rayne Foundation. You can read more about their Better Careers for Better Care programme here Better Careers for Better Care: Taking a Strategic and Collaborative Approach – Rayne Foundation
Latest News & Updates
Join us for our Care Workers’ Advisory Board and Champions Project Drop-In Sessions! These informal chats will be your opportunity to ask Keeley and Olivia any questions about the project. If you have any questions about the project itself, our aims and goals of the project, the application process, or anything else – join us on the 10th or 14th of October 2024 at 11:30am.
Can’t make these dates? That’s okay! If you can’t make these dates but still want to speak to us, send an email over to Olivia@thecwc.org.uk to set up a time that works for you!
We look forward to speaking with you!
Drop In Session 1:
Topic: Care Workers Advisory Group and Champions Project – drop in
Time: Oct 10, 2024 11:30 AM London
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Drop In Session 2:
Topic: Care Worker Advisory Board and Champions Project – drop in
Time: Oct 14, 2024 11:30 AM London
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