Olivea Shares Insights at Care Roadshow South

Community Integrated Care’s Head of Resourcing, Olivea Allegrini-Jones, joined sector leaders at Care Roadshow South on Tuesday 13th October to discuss practical solutions to some of the biggest workforce challenges facing social care today.

As part of an expert panel discussion, Olivea shared insights into how providers can build a stronger, more resilient workforce, drawing on Community Integrated Care’s experience of attracting, developing and retaining talented colleagues across the country.

The discussion explored a range of issues impacting the sector, including recruiting people who reflect the communities they serve, engaging passive jobseekers, improving early retention, and ensuring social care colleagues receive the recognition they deserve for their vital work.

Attendees heard examples of innovative approaches being used across Community Integrated Care and the wider sector to strengthen workforce resilience and improve outcomes for both colleagues and the people who draw on care and support.

Olivea said, “It was fantastic to take part in the panel discussion and share ideas with colleagues from across the sector. We explored many of the issues I’m most passionate about, including recruiting people who reflect the communities we support, helping new colleagues thrive in their first few months, and recognising the incredible dedication of our workforce.

“I was particularly pleased to highlight how our Unfair To Care campaign demonstrates our commitment to valuing social care professionals and advocating for better pay and conditions. Every day, our colleagues make an extraordinary difference to people’s lives, and it’s vital that we continue to champion their contribution while working together to build a stronger future for the sector.”