Our staff are at the heart of Adult Social Care. Every day, they demonstrate compassion, professionalism and commitment while supporting people with increasingly complex needs.
During 2025/26, we continued to invest in our workforce to ensure people receive high-quality care and support. This included strengthening professional leadership, expanding learning and development opportunities, and improving the support available to staff.
Key developments included:
Staff have continued to work through a period of significant organisational change while maintaining a strong focus on supporting local people. Their resilience, dedication and commitment have been central to delivering services throughout the year.
During 2026/27, we will continue to invest in our workforce by introducing a new care management system, expanding learning and development opportunities, strengthening professional supervision and developing clear career pathways.
We will also continue to support staff through organisational change, ensuring they feel informed, valued and equipped to provide the best possible support to local people.
Our aim is to create an environment where staff can thrive, develop their skills and continue delivering high-quality care and support across Torbay.
The quality of services depends on having skilled, knowledgeable and well-supported staff. By investing in training, professional development and staff wellbeing, we are helping to ensure that people receive consistent, high-quality support from professionals who have the skills, experience and confidence to help them achieve what matters most and live as independently as possible.