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#CelebratingSocialCare: your good news stories

Throughout April Skills for Care is #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we hear about activities happening at different providers.

Why I work in care: advice and inspiration from people in the sector

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 in care to find out more about the different job roles available in the sector and the value of choosing a career in care.

Fantastic social care candidates and where to find them

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 approach to recruitment, which reaches people with the right values to work in social care is so important.

Interview: from occupational therapist to setting up my own care agency

Derek Sleater has had a varied career in social care, starting out working in occupational therapy and working his way up the ladder in that area before deciding to step in a new direction and set up his own care agency which launched in May 2021. He shares his journey with us.

Future Directions’ drop-in music sessions hit the right note with the people they support

Future Directions’ homes are alive to the sound of music, with visits from their very own Music Man, Kevin Phoenix.

Research shows how music can help to support positive wellbeing

Music for Dementia is encouraging care workers to unlock the power of music to support their own health and wellbeing during challenging times.

Opening doors to the older LGBT community

Alice Wallace, Director of Opening Doors London, tells us about the work they do providing services and support for the older LGBT community.

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part One

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, and also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director of Leeds City Credit Union and a governor at a local NHS Trust. In the first of three blogs Tina looks at the impact of the virus on her organisation.

International recruitment of nurses into social care - how do we ensure a good experience for all?

We hear four different perspectives on how we can ensure a good experience for international nurses recruited in social care. These are taken from a video discussion we held in December 2023.

Unique IQ CEO David Lynes ‘goes the distance’ for Care Workers’ Charity

CEO of home care technology firm Unique IQ raised £2,000 for The Care Workers’ Charity by competing in and winning an endurance cycling competition.