Factors affecting recruitment and retention of personal assistants in England

A Quantitative Analysis

Dados Bibliográficos

ID6429142
AutoresKaterina Gousia (0000-0002-2494-786X, University of Kent), Stephen Allan (0000-0002-1208-9837, University of Kent)
Ano2024
Volume9
Fascículo4
Páginas770-791
Data de publicação2024-08-19
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoInternational Journal of Care and Caring (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 2397-8821 • E-ISSN: 2397-883X
EditoraBristol University Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1332/23978821y2024d000000072
OpenAlexW4401690079
IdiomaEN
Referências citadas23

The shift towards the greater personalisation of care has seen a rise in personal assistants (PAs) employed by individuals using their own funds or receiving public support. Despite their growing importance, the recruitment and retention of PAs can be challenging. In this article, we empirically explore what affects the turnover and vacancies of PAs. We find that PA turnover and vacancies are affected by care need, type of support and local labour market factors. The new evidence from this article shows the difficulties of employing PAs and potential policy levers that could be used to improve PA recruitment and retention

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