250 extra care workers needed in Cornwall for the winter
Cornwall Council says it would have a 'significant, positive impact'
An appeal's been launched to recruit an extra 250 people to help Cornwall's care sector get through the winter.
Cornwall Council's made a call for people to come forward, saying illnesses like flu and covid put additional pressure on the system.
It's urging anyone who's currently out of work or looking for a career change to consider the move to help ease pressures.
Cllr Andy Virr, Cornwall Council cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health said: “Winter is an especially difficult time for our care and health system, with high demands for health and care support needed as certain viruses like Covid-19 and Flu are more easily circulated.
“Our care sector has been struggling for some time to recruit people into these vital roles but we are encouraging as many people as possible to visit our Proud to Care Cornwall website and apply for the many jobs available.
“Although 250 people won’t fill all of the care vacancies we currently have it will have a significant, positive impact on workforce capacity.”
Cllr Virr added: “The message is clear, if you are out of work, thinking about a career change and just think care might be an option for you then please get in touch. We hear time and time again how people might have their doubts to start with but once they are in their role they never want to do anything else.”
You can find out more about roles on offer on the Proud to Care Cornwall website.