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To think carers are classed as unskilled but expected to be skilled when things go wrong.

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JonasBogeys · 23/06/2026 07:34

Maybe it would be a good time to look at the skill set needed for care work and PAY THEM MORE MONEY.
Most carers I meet through my job seem exhausted by working the amount of hours needed to get by.
They receive inadequate training at times.
They get punched and abused (a lot!)
Is it any wonder things go wrong?

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JonasBogeys · 23/06/2026 07:48

@WhatNoRaisinsbut did no one know that before?? Surely we all knew that carers don’t just do personal care for old people? Surely we knew that they often manage risk for people with LD, autism, severe mental health?

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Elbone · 23/06/2026 07:48

I completely agree. I work in school
admin. It has huge safeguarding responsibilities but I’m paid slightly more (20p p/h) than the cleaners.

WhatNoRaisins · 23/06/2026 07:44

I think that in light of certain events in the news we do need to look at the role of a carer and really consider the level of responsibility that they may have the the potentials of things going wrong.

OvernightBloats · 23/06/2026 07:44

Hugely undervalued profession with so much responsibility. People underestimate how much hard work it is until they have to do it.

Carers need to be paid much more.

HoraceCope · 23/06/2026 07:43

i agree but surely wages are comparable
how many qualifications are needed?

SnookeringYouTonight · 23/06/2026 07:41

I do agree with that, they should be paid and supported and generally valued more.

Much like everything, there is nuance though. There is a wide range of situations from "tried their best but stuff still went wrong" and "neglectful".

IDontHateRainbows · 23/06/2026 07:41

I work in care (management). There is no more money unfortunately. Most clients we have are LA funded and they've already put council tax up more than inflation and cut services to the bone. I'd love to know where this magic money tree is ...

peppermintpig74 · 23/06/2026 07:39

Excellent post. The same applies for teaching assistants.

coodawoodashooda · 23/06/2026 07:37

That post is perfectly explained. I one hundred per cent agree.