The Care Provider Alliance (CPA) has been invited by The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, the Rt Hon Yvette Cooper MP, to nominate employer representatives to the Adult Social Care Negotiating Body. It will negotiate the first Fair Pay Agreement for adult social care, planned for 2028.
Applications are now open. Chief executives, senior leaders, and others with relevant experience are encouraged to apply here by 23:59 on 8th November 2026. Eleven employer representatives will be selected from the CPA’s Employer Reference Group.
Who should apply?
- Leaders who understand adult social care operations and industrial relations, especially employment negotiations.
- Applicants should be able to assess evidence, use sound judgement and work constructively with different groups.
- Experience of representing employers beyond one organisation or service will be helpful.
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.