The Care Workforce Pathway

The care workforce pathway (opens new window) supports the development of a skilled and sustainable adult social care workforce that is confident in delivering safe, high‑quality and well‑led care, now and in the future.

The Pathway sets out the values, skills, knowledge and behaviours expected across a range of care roles, from new starters to registered managers. Providers can use it to gain a clearer understanding of workforce capability and identify development needs.

It also supports effective governance by helping to standardise induction, ensure training is targeted, and assist managers in identifying both strong performance and areas where additional support may be needed. This contributes to consistent, person‑centred care and strengthens leadership oversight.