Publication - Independent report

Implications of labour markets for the social care workforce: report

Published: 11 March 2020
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate, +1 more … Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education, Health and social care
ISBN: 9781839606007

Independent research on the influence of national and local labour markets on the social care sector.

Appendix D: Clarification of Wage Rates^[164]

	The Minimum Wage	National Living Wage	Real Living Wage	Scottish Local Government Living Wage
How much is it?	£7.70/ hour	£8.21/ hour	£9.30^[165]/ hour	£9.07/ hour
Is it the law?	Statutory	Statutory	Voluntary	Statutory
What age group?	21 and older	25 and older	18 and older
How is it set?	Negotiated settlement based on recommendations from businesses and trade unions	A % of median earnings, currently at 55%, it aims to reach 60% of median earnings by 2020	Calculations made according to the cost of living, based on a basket of household goods and services	All Scottish local authorities have committed to paying the Scottish Local Government Living Wage as a minimum to all employees by 2022

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