Table 1

Care staff sociodemographic and employment characteristics

SociodemographicCategoryCare staff n (%)
GenderFemale17 (68)
Male8 (32)
EthnicityAsian or Asian British6 (24)
Black or black British6 (24)
White British6 (24)
White other5 (20)
Mixed other2 (8)
English as first languageNo13 (52)
Yes11 (44)
Not known1 (4)
Staff roleCare assistant9 (36)
Senior carer5 (20)
Manager/deputy manager5 (20)
Team leader/unit manager2 (8)
Activities coordinator2 (8)
Registered general nurse2 (8)
Shift patternDays18 (72)
Days and nights7 (28)
Length of serviceLess than 1 year4 (16)
1–5 years13 (52)
6–10 years8 (32)
Nursing qualificationYes10 (40)
No15 (60)