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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

 


How to support retention of your registered managers

28 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

Registered managers play a key role within social care organisations. But, the pandemic has brought new and unique challenges to the sector, so provid…read more

28 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

Registered managers play a key role within social care organisations. But, the pandemic has brought new and unique challenges to the sector, so provid…read more

Leadership

Retention

Wellbeing

How to retain social care staff long-term: registered manager tips

26 Oct 2021 Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson, Registered Manager and Director of Active Social Care, member of the Skills for Care Registered Manager Reference Group, and Chair of Ki…read more

Karen Pogson

26 Oct 2021 Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson, Registered Manager and Director of Active Social Care, member of the Skills for Care Registered Manager Reference Group, and Chair of Ki…read more

Leadership

Retention

How to introduce digital skills without causing a systems overdrive

20 Oct 2021 Dianne Buddery

In the fast-paced and challenging world of social care it’s not always easy to introduce new technology skills to staff. Skills for Care’s Digital Pr…read more

Dianne Buddery

20 Oct 2021 Dianne Buddery

Dianne Buddery

In the fast-paced and challenging world of social care it’s not always easy to introduce new technology skills to staff. Skills for Care’s Digital Pr…read more

Digital

Leadership

Retention

Workforce development

Using the Care Friends app to support better recruitment and retention

19 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with Skills for Care, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

19 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with Skills for Care, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

Digital

Recruitment

Retention

What is retention and why is it important?

04 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

Through October and November, we’ll be focusing on information and resources to support social care employers with retention, as we launch our #Retain…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

04 Oct 2021 Skills for Care

Man and woman smiling and working

Through October and November, we’ll be focusing on information and resources to support social care employers with retention, as we launch our #Retain…read more

Retention

Partnering with an employer support organisation to tackle recruitment and retention

30 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

Pre-pandemic, Skills for Care funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

30 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

Pre-pandemic, Skills for Care funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention

Getting started in social work with ASYE

30 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

30 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

Man and woman smiling and working

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Social work

Using social media and digital content to support recruitment in social care

16 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

We spoke with a selection of social care recruiters and managers to find out more about how they’re using social media to support their recruitment ac…read more

16 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

We spoke with a selection of social care recruiters and managers to find out more about how they’re using social media to support their recruitment ac…read more

Digital

Recruitment

Fantastic social care candidates and where to find them

15 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

When it comes to providing high-quality care and support, finding the right people for your organisation is key. That’s why an effective and targeted …read more

15 Sep 2021 Skills for Care

When it comes to providing high-quality care and support, finding the right people for your organisation is key. That’s why an effective and targeted …read more

Recruitment

What is values-based recruitment?

13 Sep 2021 Kerry Cleary

Values-based leadership and wellbeing coach and trainer Kerry Cleary talks to us about what values-based recruitment actually means, and how this can …read more

Kerry-Cleary

13 Sep 2021 Kerry Cleary

Kerry-Cleary

Values-based leadership and wellbeing coach and trainer Kerry Cleary talks to us about what values-based recruitment actually means, and how this can …read more

Recruitment

Retention