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Take a look at through our blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

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

 


Sector-based Work Academy Programme - the answer to your recruitment needs

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Dying Matters: The impact of COVID-19 on adult social care

13 May 2020 Claire Henry

Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

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13 May 2020 Claire Henry

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Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

Workforce development

Wellbeing

Offering equal opportunities to employees

07 Feb 2020 Jane Manton

Lifeways Group, an apprenticeship levy payer, is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for people with diverse and often complex needs…read more

07 Feb 2020 Jane Manton

Lifeways Group, an apprenticeship levy payer, is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for people with diverse and often complex needs…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

How to create your own leaders for the future

05 Feb 2020 Barbara Johnson

We spoke to Barbara Johnson, Director of Nursing at Risedale Care Homes, who talked about how apprenticeships have allowed the organisation to create …read more

Barbara-Johnson

05 Feb 2020 Barbara Johnson

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We spoke to Barbara Johnson, Director of Nursing at Risedale Care Homes, who talked about how apprenticeships have allowed the organisation to create …read more

Workforce development

Upholding an outstanding reputation

04 Feb 2020 Vince Burmingham

Hendra House is a small non-levy paying, family-run residential home with under 50 staff. They have been committed to helping people both young and ol…read more

Vince-Burmingham

04 Feb 2020 Vince Burmingham

Vince-Burmingham

Hendra House is a small non-levy paying, family-run residential home with under 50 staff. They have been committed to helping people both young and ol…read more

Workforce development

Recruitment

Becoming an employer of choice

03 Feb 2020 Jenny Docherty

We spoke to Jenny Docherty, Learning and Development Partner at Housing 21, who told us how they’re committed to upskilling their workforce. They curr…read more

Jenny-Docherty

03 Feb 2020 Jenny Docherty

Jenny-Docherty

We spoke to Jenny Docherty, Learning and Development Partner at Housing 21, who told us how they’re committed to upskilling their workforce. They curr…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development