PLANS to give care sector workers the Scottish living wage for all hours worked have been welcomed by the national charity for Scots with learning disabilities.
Enable Scotland said it would help bridge the "significant pay inequality for social care staff", particularly when supporting residents with vital overnight care.
Theresa Shearer, chief executive of the charity, said: “This is the right thing to do. It confirms that the contribution of hard working frontline staff, who care for and support some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland, is both valued and respected.
“Turning this commitment into reality will not be without its challenges.
“We all now have a responsibility, as providers and commissioners, to resist any risk of regressing to institutionalised models of care for vulnerable citizens who require overnight support, and instead come together to think creatively about how to make this change work.”
She added: "Overnight support is an absolutely critical part of the care that enables thousands of individuals who have complex learning disabilities to live independently."
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