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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

 


Interview: recruitment expert Neil Eastwood shares his top advice

31 Aug 2021 Neil Eastwood

Neil Eastwood has recently provided free access to his online recruitment masterclass for all care providers. Here we speak with Neil about the master…read more

Neil-Eastwood

31 Aug 2021 Neil Eastwood

Neil-Eastwood

Neil Eastwood has recently provided free access to his online recruitment masterclass for all care providers. Here we speak with Neil about the master…read more

Recruitment

Retention

Leadership

Interview: how the Kickstart Scheme helped start my career in social care

27 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Woman laughing and baking

27 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

Woman laughing and baking

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

How the National Care Forum Kickstart Scheme can help you recruit new people into the sector

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

Why apprenticeships can be a positive addition to your recruitment strategy

25 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke with one care provider about how they’ve used apprenticeship programmes and the benefits it’s had …read more

25 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke with one care provider about how they’ve used apprenticeship programmes and the benefits it’s had …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Five funded initiatives to help you recruit new staff

24 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

Recruitment practice and policies are key to finding the best staff for your care organisation. read more

24 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

Recruitment practice and policies are key to finding the best staff for your care organisation. read more

Recruitment

Funding

What to look for when employing a personal assistant: real life experiences from individual employers

18 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to a number of individual employers to find out more about the recruitment process for hiring thei…read more

18 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to a number of individual employers to find out more about the recruitment process for hiring thei…read more

Individual employers

Recruitment

How student work placements can help your recruitment strategy

13 Aug 2021 Rachel Wright

Rachel Wright, Owner and Registered Manager of In Safe Hands spoke to us about how they’ve utilised student work placements in their organisation and …read more

ica girl laughing

13 Aug 2021 Rachel Wright

ica girl laughing

Rachel Wright, Owner and Registered Manager of In Safe Hands spoke to us about how they’ve utilised student work placements in their organisation and …read more

Recruitment

Why I work in care: advice and inspiration from people in the sector

12 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we’re providing support and information for people who are new to the sector or those considering a career …read more

12 Aug 2021 Skills for Care

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we’re providing support and information for people who are new to the sector or those considering a career …read more

Recruitment

Appy recruiting: the digital solution to recruitment and retention in social care

14 Jun 2021 Skills for Care

Find out more about Care Friends, the employee referral recruitment app for social care employers. read more

Man and woman on a bench

14 Jun 2021 Skills for Care

Man and woman on a bench

Find out more about Care Friends, the employee referral recruitment app for social care employers. read more

Digital

Recruitment

Retention

Embracing apprenticeships

29 Mar 2021 Jenny Docherty

With life set to return to some level of normality over the coming months, we believe that now is the right time to consider using apprenticeships to …read more

Man and woman smiling and working

29 Mar 2021 Jenny Docherty

Man and woman smiling and working

With life set to return to some level of normality over the coming months, we believe that now is the right time to consider using apprenticeships to …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development