The new Right at Home business owners started their training in July, and are in the process of recruiting the right support staff.
Vice-chair Nicola Brooks has been appointed chair of not for profit care village operator, Belong.
Recruitment
A study by NHS Providers found that 90% of trust leaders are worried about a lack of investment in social care in their area.
The charity is supporting the sector in promoting the role as the number of people with complex health needs increases.
Totaljobs and Care UK found that 37% social carers plan to find work elsewhere due to a difficult working environment and low pay.
The former lead nurse will be responsible for managing the household teams at the care village.
The Department of Health & Social Care is calling for support from care providers to advertise vacancies and share success stories.
Gary Ridewood has been named the new CEO of Somerset Care Group after serving as interim.
The wage-streaming app allows staff members to access a percentage of their salary as they earn it, rather than waiting until the end of the month.
An industry consultant has laid out a plan of action to improve recruitment in the sector amid dwindling resources.