A Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England is a pivotal moment for the social care sector. It is not only an opportunity to attract, retain and train staff, but also for how we transform the structure of social care itself and how we work and educate people. Social care nursing is at the heart of this vision, playing an increasingly crucial role in the strategy’s ambitious goals. Along with other regulated professional roles, older people's nursing will be vital in shaping the future of social care.