1.Organisation name (optional)

2.Type of service provided:
(Select all that apply)

Residential care

Home care

Supported living

Day services

Learning Disabilies

Mental Health

Other (please specify)

3.How would you describe the size of your organisation?

Micro (fewer than 10 employees)

Small (10–49 employees)

Medium (50–249 employees)

Large (250+ employees)

4.Location/Region:

Babergh

Ipswich

Mid Suffolk

East Suffolk

West Suffolk

Other (please specify)

5.What is your current total number of Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) staff?

6.How many FTE vacancies do you currently have?

7.Which roles are you struggling most to recruit for?
(Select all that apply)

Care workers/support staff

Nurses

Managers/team leaders

Kitchen Staff/Chefs/Housekeeping

Admin/office support

Deputy Managers

Other (please specify)

8.What are the main barriers to recruitment you’re currently facing?
(Select top 3)

Lack of qualified candidates

Low pay or uncompetitive wages

Lack of interest in care sector

Poor perception of the sector

Unsocial hours or shift work

Location/transport difficulties

Lengthy onboarding/clearance process

DBS

Other (please specify)

9.Are you currently using any of the following recruitment strategies?
(Select all that apply)

Job fairs or local events

Partnerships with colleges/universities

Social media advertising

Recruitment agencies

Employee referral schemes

Overseas recruitment

Other (please specify)

10.How would you rate your current staff retention?

Very Good

Good

Fair

Poor

Very Poor

11.What are the most effective methods you use to retain staff?
(Select all that apply)

Competitive pay and benefits

Clear career progression/training

Flexible working arrangements

Strong induction and support

Positive workplace culture

Recognition and reward schemes

Regular supervision/appraisals

Other (please specify)

12.Please share any other comments or insights about your current workforce challenges or what support would be most helpful:

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