Speakers
Dr Jane Townson OBE
Speaker
Recruiting in today’s competitive landscape presents growing challenges for homecare providers. This session explores current labor market trends, barriers to attracting and retaining talent, and practical strategies to build a resilient workforce. Gain insights, share experiences, and discover approaches that can strengthen recruitment outcomes despite ongoing staffing pressures.
Jane Townson is CEO of the Homecare Association. She has extensive experience in the social care, health, housing and technology sectors. Chair of the Board of Kraydel; formerly CEO Somerset Care Group; and Chairman YourLife (JV with McCarthy & Stone). Jane’s first career was in international leadership roles in research and development in ICI, AstraZeneca and Syngenta, where she was Global Head of Bioscience Research. She then established her own business providing consultancy and training on the link between lifestyle factors and public health, working with private individuals and public sector organisations.
