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Supporting the non-white workforce in social care

In this blog Sophie Chester-Glyn, Managing Director of the Manor Community Care Home talks about how organisations can change and support the non-white workforce across the sector.

#CelebratingSocialCare: partnering for success

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we’re hearing about beneficial activities, partnerships, and initiatives from care organisations across the country.

Interview: how supporting digital skills and confidence can support retention

Claire Smout, Skills for Care’s Programme Head - Sector Digital talks to us about the importance of supporting staff to confidently use digital technology, and how getting this right can be key for staff retention.

New mapping tool supports better insight into regional and national mental health workforce

The Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association) has launched a national picture of the mental health workforce, including data from Skills for Care.

Volunteer Responders programme supports adult social care providers

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how the NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Programme is supporting social care.

Peer support for registered managers and social workers

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At Skills for Care, we facilitate a number of groups and forums for people working in social care.

Digital transformation for social care recommendations discussed at Skills for Care event

Recommendations for digital transformation in the social care sector have been moving forward following ‘The future of digital skills development in adult social care’ event hosted in March on behalf of the NHS Transformation Directorate.

#CelebratingSocialCare: Olympic medals, award winners and celebrations

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. Today we hear the stories of Special Olympians, award winners and celebrations occurring throughout the sector.

New report from Skills for Care finds filled posts in social care are down for first time on record, highlighting recruitment challenges for sector

A new report from Skills for Care shows the number of filled posts in adult social care is down for the first time on record.

Skills for Care is helping social care providers with #PlanningForSuccess

Skills for Care, has launched a campaign to support social care providers with #PlanningForSuccess by providing information and resources all about effective workforce planning.