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Dive into our collection of blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.

Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Care Friends receives King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation

21 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to our partners Care Friends as they achieve a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. read more

care friends kingawards

21 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

care friends kingawards

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to our partners Care Friends as they achieve a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation. read more

Digital

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

Skills for Care

Care workers share what they love most about their jobs

07 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

07 Apr 2023 Skills for Care

A lady holding another lady's hand

Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in…read more

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

HC-One shares success of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme

24 Mar 2023 Skills for Care

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

hc one

24 Mar 2023 Skills for Care

hc one

This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve…read more

Learning and development

Good news story

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: why I love working in social care

07 Mar 2023 Skills for Care

It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

MelissaMorganAffinity

07 Mar 2023 Skills for Care

MelissaMorganAffinity

It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction

22 Feb 2023 Skills for Care

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Lady writing a report

22 Feb 2023 Skills for Care

Lady writing a report

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Reflections and lessons on workforce capacity in adult social care

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

How to create a workforce plan

08 Nov 2022 Skills for Care

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

lady writing a report

08 Nov 2022 Skills for Care

lady writing a report

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Recruitment

Retention

How to get started using international recruitment to build your team

24 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Man and women painting

24 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Man and women painting

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Recruitment

What to cover during induction for new social care staff

18 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Three people on a sofa

18 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Three people on a sofa

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce development

Interview: how we provide a flexible approach to inducting new staff

16 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

julia Moor

16 Aug 2022 Skills for Care

julia Moor

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention