Zero hours contracts
Zero hours contracts are a concern for Bexley's home care staff amidst discussions on Adult Social Care staff turnover.
Zero hours contracts, which do not guarantee specific working hours, are a concern for home care staff within Bexley's Adult Social Care services. In March 2026, the Adult Social Care & Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that staff turnover in the formal care workforce reached 26.2% in Bexley, exceeding the England average of 23.7%.
Councillors called for concrete plans to improve care consistency and quality, as high turnover leads to inconsistent care, particularly for individuals with dementia, according to the committee. Reasons cited for staff turnover included career progression, attraction to other employers, better salary or benefits, and career change.
Key facts
- Staff turnover in Bexley's formal care workforce reached 26.2% in March 2026. Source
- The England average for staff turnover in the formal care workforce was 23.7%. Source
- Reasons for staff turnover included career progression (55%), attraction to other employers (22%), better salary or benefits (22%), and career change (22%). Source
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