The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) is recruiting a 31-member Employer Reference Group to inform negotiations on the adult social care Fair Pay Agreement. From this group, 11 members will become formal employer negotiators on the ASCNB, with four reserves.

There is one application process, with applicants able to opt into consideration for negotiating roles.

CPA are looking for leaders with knowledge or experience of the operational delivery of adult social care and of industrial relations, particularly employment negotiations.

Successful nominees will need sound judgement, the ability to analyse evidence, and a willingness to work constructively across interests.

Experience of representing employer interests beyond a single organisation or setting will be especially valuable.

The CPA includes the Associated Retirement Community Operators, Association for Real Change, Association of Mental Health Providers, Care Association Alliance, Care England, Homecare Association, National Care Association, National Care Forum, Shared Lives Plus and Voluntary Organisations Disability Group.

The closing date is 08 November 2026 23:59.

The Fair Pay Agreement will establish negotiated standards for pay and working conditions in adult social care in England. It brings together employer and worker representatives to agree improvements, aiming to support fairer wages, better staff retention and a more sustainable care workforce.

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