Such studies were particularly likely to be in management or for approved social worker status. Fifty six per cent of professionally qualified workers were or had been practice teachers or had supervised students. Forty per cent of home care staff were interested in NVQs, but none was undertaking one in home care. The study found much commitment to training. During the previous year, almost a third of managers, social workers and residential workers had attended courses leading to a qualification.
Short courses provide training unrelated to a qualification.
About four fifths of managers, social workers and residential workers had taken such courses in the previous year, but only a tenth of home care workers. Reactions to the courses were positive. Job satisfaction and dissatisfaction Satisfaction and dissatisfaction can be related to the content of the job, the conditions in which it is carried out, and the support and recognition received. The study explored aspects of all these. Home care workers were considerably more satisfied with their rate of pay, relationships with and support provided by supervisors, and the autonomy and variety of the job than the other three groups.