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We hear from men working across social care about why they love their job

Men only account for 18% of the adult social care workforce in England. It’s important to encourage more men to consider a career in social care, so this #GoodNewsFriday we hear from men working across various roles in social care about why they love their jobs.

Using technology in social care

Embrace the use of technology in adult social care. Learn how different types of technology can improve the ways care and support is provided. See how care providing organisations are benefitting from using different types of technology.

Creating the workforce of the future through work placements

Kirsty Armstrong, Registered Manager of Kelly Park Caring Agency, discusses how she has worked with local education providers to offer work placements for students and recruit younger people.

The economic value of the adult social care sector_Northern Ireland (4)

The economic value for the adult social care sector in Northern Ireland.

Three decades in the frontline

The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted the central role registered managers have played in tackling the spread of the virus. Pam Packham has just celebrated three decades in adult social care, with the last 27 years spent as Registered Manager at David Gresham House in Surrey. Pam reflects on how that experience helped her cope with the current crisis.

Induction Workbook - Infection Control & Blood Pathogens

Induction - infection control.

Integrated Care Systems - Getting the right workforce development support to ICSs

To provide support to systems to develop workforce strategies that take account of the needs of the whole population and ensure that there is sufficient workforce with the appropriate skills to deliver the appropriate person-centred care throughout the whole health and care pathway.

How to support a positive workplace

We hear from Jessica Dunn, Administration Manager at Katherine Harriet Ltd, about how they create a positive workplace that retains staff.

LGBTQ+ learning framework

New learning framework for knowledge, skills and values for working affirmatively with LGBTQ+ people in later life.

Pressure ulcers

Pressure ulcers are damage to the skin and the tissue underneath it, they often develop from neglect, poor care or not being treated properly which can be called as a safeguarding issue.