Inside Social Care - With Charles Armitage

Charles Armitage

Welcome to Inside Social Care, the podcast dedicated to elevating conversations about the health and social care workforce. In an industry defined by compassion, dignity, and individual needs, what does it truly take to put the person at the heart of care? Join us as we go beyond the official reports and into the real-life experiences of the social care workforce. Each week, we sit down with frontline carers, visionary leaders, policy experts, and innovators to explore the triumphs, challenges, and profound moments that define this vital profession. Subscribe now to listen, learn, and be a part of the person-centred conversation.

Episodes

  1. MAR 2

    Employment Rights Act 2026 - The Impacts - With James Sage

    The Employment Rights Act introduces significant changes that will impact the working relationship between employers and employees, with a focus on social care providers. The act includes provisions related to statutory sick pay, unfair dismissal time periods, refire and rehire practices, third-party harassment, and exploitative zero hours contracts. These changes will require careful consideration and proactive measures from care providers to ensure compliance and effective management of the workforce. The conversation covers key changes in the Employment Rights Act, including statutory sick pay, zero-hour contracts, and fair pay agreements. It also discusses the impact on care providers, the role of trade unions, and the need for training and technology to support these changes. Takeaways Employment Rights Act introduces significant changes impacting the working relationship between employers and employeesSocial care providers need to prepare for the impact of the new provisions and take proactive measures to ensure compliance and effective workforce management Employers need to prepare for changes in statutory sick pay, zero-hour contracts, and fair pay agreements.The role of trade unions and the impact on care providers are significant aspects of the Employment Rights Act changes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the Employment Rights Act05:08 Changes to Statutory Sick Pay15:25 Refire and Rehire Practices22:59 Exploitative Zero Hours Contracts29:13 Impact on Zero-Hour Contracts48:12 Creation of Fair Work Agency and Funding Challenges55:16 Role of Training and Technology

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Welcome to Inside Social Care, the podcast dedicated to elevating conversations about the health and social care workforce. In an industry defined by compassion, dignity, and individual needs, what does it truly take to put the person at the heart of care? Join us as we go beyond the official reports and into the real-life experiences of the social care workforce. Each week, we sit down with frontline carers, visionary leaders, policy experts, and innovators to explore the triumphs, challenges, and profound moments that define this vital profession. Subscribe now to listen, learn, and be a part of the person-centred conversation.