The authority says it hoped the pay ride will help recruit and retain staff in the sector.
If the budget proposals were approved next month, homecare pay rates would also increase from £13.64 to £13.83 an hour.
The proposals will be presented at a cabinet meeting later and will go out to consultation before being voted on at a meeting on 22 February. Also included in the budget proposals are £22m to support older residents and those with disabilities, £31m to invest in waste infrastructure and £10m to support "looked after" children."This is putting our residents front and centre with our responsibilities to look after, care and support - particularly our most vulnerable residents," he said.
The council is proposing to increase its share of the council tax bill by the maximum amount allowed for its 2022-23 budget - an increase of 3.99%. For an average Band D property, the county council element of the tax would increase by £58.68 - to £1,529.31.
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