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Making activity count

Tracey Nicholson, Project Manager for Standards, Learning, Qualifications and Apprenticeships, tells us why "Making activity count" is her favourite project to date.

Continuing to learn and develop as a leader

We hear from Sarah Wildon, registered manager of Able Living Care Services in Poynton, Cheshire East, about her career journey and how she has always embedded continual learning and development into her role.

Mythbuster: digital technology in social care

In this guest blog Katie Thorn, Project Lead, Digital Care Hub busts some of the common myths about digital technology in social care.

First learners complete Level 2 Adult Care Certificate

Coleman Training have recently seen their first learners complete the Level 2 Adult Care Certificate, Caroline Coleman, CEO, Coleman Training tells us more about the qualification plus we hear from one the learners about their experience.

Celebrating Social Care: celebrations you’ve shared this week

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and we’re loving seeing you get involved. Every Friday we’re rounding up just some of the amazing celebrations you’ve been sharing with us on social media this week. Thank you to everyone who’s taken part this week.

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.

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.

How artificial intelligence can make social care better

We hear from John Clarke, Head of Cloud and AI Advisory at Ancoris, on their hopes for AI and the future of adult social care.

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.

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.