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Dive into our collection of blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.

Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Interview: how the Kickstart Scheme helped start my career in social care

27 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Woman laughing and baking

27 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Woman laughing and baking

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

How the National Care Forum Kickstart Scheme can help you recruit new people into the sector

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

Why apprenticeships can be a positive addition to your recruitment strategy

25 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke with one care provider about how they’ve used apprenticeship programmes and the benefits it’s had …read more

25 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke with one care provider about how they’ve used apprenticeship programmes and the benefits it’s had …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

How individual employers are using funding to develop and train their personal assistants

29 Jul 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #SupportingManagers spotlight we spoke with individual employers about how funding has helped them to develop and train their personal …read more

man and woman

29 Jul 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

man and woman

As part of our #SupportingManagers spotlight we spoke with individual employers about how funding has helped them to develop and train their personal …read more

Individual employers

Workforce development

How our new Care Certificate resources support care workers across different settings and specialisms

18 Jun 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Find out more about how the Care Certificate can support care workers across different settings and specialism, and recent adaptations. read more

Man and women painting

18 Jun 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Man and women painting

Find out more about how the Care Certificate can support care workers across different settings and specialism, and recent adaptations. read more

Workforce development

How registered managers can support and encourage learning at work

20 May 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

This Learning at Work Week we’ve rounded up some tips and ideas to help registered managers to support and encourage ongoing learning and development …read more

20 May 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

This Learning at Work Week we’ve rounded up some tips and ideas to help registered managers to support and encourage ongoing learning and development …read more

Workforce development

Advice and resources for supporting mental wellbeing among the social care workforce

12 May 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Mental Health Awareness Week is a key time for reflecting on the importance of mental wellbeing and encouraging conversations about mental health. At …read more

12 May 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Mental Health Awareness Week is a key time for reflecting on the importance of mental wellbeing and encouraging conversations about mental health. At …read more

Wellbeing

Workforce development

Dying Matters: end of life care and education during lockdown

10 May 2021 Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week – focusing on the importance of being #InAGoodPlace to die. Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard from Springh…read more

10 May 2021 Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard

This week marks Dying Matters Awareness Week – focusing on the importance of being #InAGoodPlace to die. Jane Ashworth and Pauline Howard from Springh…read more

Workforce development

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

Man and woman smiling and working

29 Mar 2021 Jenny Docherty

Man and woman smiling and working

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

The Personalised Care – Peer Leadership Development Programme

01 Feb 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

The Personalised Care Group at NHS England and NHS Improvement has developed an exciting and innovative online personal development programme aimed at…read more

01 Feb 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

The Personalised Care Group at NHS England and NHS Improvement has developed an exciting and innovative online personal development programme aimed at…read more

Workforce development