Home care workers are ‘vulnerable’ to exploitation finds new research
Following a nationwide consultation with those working in the sector, it was revealed that home care workers working for private agencies or employed directly by families are increasingly vulnerable to precarious working conditions including low pay, temporary contracts, and irregular hours.
The Migrant Rights Centre Ireland (MRCI), the Carers Association, and Siptu have now come together to launch a set of proposed guidelines for the sector. The aim of the guidelines is to help “tackle exploitation and build a care sector that is sustainable and delivers quality care alongside decent jobs”.
