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
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
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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
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
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