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Joseph Knowles

Joseph Knowles

26 March 2026

3 minutes to read

Building Depth, Not Ladders: Retention Lessons for Flat Teams

Turnover in adult social care remains a significant challenge across the UK, with sector wide rates reaching 24.2% 1. High emotional and physical demands, wellbeing pressures and limited progression opportunities, particularly in flat organisational structures, continue to influence retention across the sector 2. At Little Oldway, a residential care and service home, these…

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