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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

 


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

Recruiting during the pandemic

21 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

Recruiting new workers can be challenging at any time, but during the COVID-19 pandemic this challenge has been even greater. read more

21 Dec 2020 Skills for Care

Recruiting new workers can be challenging at any time, but during the COVID-19 pandemic this challenge has been even greater. read more

Recruitment

'Oh, I'm only a social care worker.'

29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

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29 Sep 2020 Jim Thomas

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In the latest of his blogs our Head of Workforce Innovation Jim Thomas argues the adult social care sector needs to learn to value itself and what it …read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention

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

Using succession planning to promote careers in social care

16 Mar 2020 Dani Noquet

During February and March we’ve been focusing on workforce planning. In this blog, we hear from Registered Manager Member of Skills for Care, Dani Noq…read more

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16 Mar 2020 Dani Noquet

archive-blog

During February and March we’ve been focusing on workforce planning. In this blog, we hear from Registered Manager Member of Skills for Care, Dani Noq…read more

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Planning to recruit for values

02 Mar 2020 Skills for Care

To recruit people with the right values and behaviours for your organisation, it’s recommended that you establish clear, meaningful workplace values w…read more

Three people on a sofa

02 Mar 2020 Skills for Care

Three people on a sofa

To recruit people with the right values and behaviours for your organisation, it’s recommended that you establish clear, meaningful workplace values w…read more

Recruitment

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

Encouraging deeper conversations about care

06 Feb 2020 Karolina Bialecka-Sokol, registered manager at Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea

Karolina, originally a social worker from Poland, has spent over five years as a registered manager in nursing, dementia and residential services. She…read more

06 Feb 2020 Karolina Bialecka-Sokol, registered manager at Beaufort House in Burnham-on-Sea

Karolina, originally a social worker from Poland, has spent over five years as a registered manager in nursing, dementia and residential services. She…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

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