The Living Wage accreditation will see all Connected Health carers receive a minimum hourly wage of £9.30 regardless of their age.
The Living Wage Foundation will champion the social care sector and key workers during this year’s Living Wage Week.
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The study found that more than seven in ten people think care workers are underpaid, with three in four saying they should be paid the Real Living Wage.
A new report has revealed that more than half of the 1.6 million care workers in the UK are being paid below the Real Living Wage.
The Independent Care Group (ICG) warned that the Living Wage rise should be accompanied by greater support for those providing publicly-funded care.
The increase means that a full-time worker paid the Living Wage will receive more than £2,000 in additional wages compared to the current government minimum.
The provider is striving to look after the wellbeing of its staff by paying a competitive wage and offering full-time hours.
To mark Living Wage Week, employers will host events around the UK to share the benefits of paying the voluntary rates.
In a letter to the Prime Minister, Unison said he has a “duty” to take action to ease the financial strain on employees.