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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

 


ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ launches ASC-WDS data service and new Benefits Bundle

22 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

22 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (D…read more

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ASC-WDS

Spotlight on men working in social care

19 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

In honour of International Men’s Day, we’re discussing the importance of encouraging men into a career in social care. read more

19 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

In honour of International Men’s Day, we’re discussing the importance of encouraging men into a career in social care. read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Top tips for individual employers on retaining personal assistants

15 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Employing a personal assistant provides more choice and control over how you live your day-to-day life. read more

man and woman

15 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

man and woman

Employing a personal assistant provides more choice and control over how you live your day-to-day life. read more

Individual employers

Retention

How to identify learning needs in your team to support staff retention

11 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We know that providing learning and development opportunities is a key component in retaining your staff. Providing learning and development motivates…read more

Three people on a sofa

11 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Three people on a sofa

We know that providing learning and development opportunities is a key component in retaining your staff. Providing learning and development motivates…read more

Retention

Workforce development

Leadership

Five learning and development resources to support retention

09 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Supporting learning and development opportunities for your team can play a vital role in helping with staff retention. read more

Man and women painting

09 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Man and women painting

Supporting learning and development opportunities for your team can play a vital role in helping with staff retention. read more

Workforce development

Retention

Leadership

Social care leaders share how our 'Digital learning for managers' modules can support leadership and retention

02 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s ‘Digital learning for managers’ modules have been designed to develop new and aspiring social care managers. Find out more about how…read more

02 Nov 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s ‘Digital learning for managers’ modules have been designed to develop new and aspiring social care managers. Find out more about how…read more

Leadership

Retention

Workforce development

Interview: my career in social care and the fight for diversity

29 Oct 2021 Carol Burt

Carol Burt, Director of the Paul Clarke (Staffordshire) Community Interest Company and board member of the Sickle Cell Society spoke with Skills for C…read more

29 Oct 2021 Carol Burt

Carol Burt, Director of the Paul Clarke (Staffordshire) Community Interest Company and board member of the Sickle Cell Society spoke with Skills for C…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

How to support retention of your registered managers

28 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Registered managers play a key role within social care organisations. But, the pandemic has brought new and unique challenges to the sector, so provid…read more

28 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Registered managers play a key role within social care organisations. But, the pandemic has brought new and unique challenges to the sector, so provid…read more

Leadership

Retention

Wellbeing

How ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ's Moving Up Programme helped me to move up

27 Oct 2021 Karl Livingston

Karl Livingston, Development Manager – Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic Groups, at London Borough of Lambeth, reflects on how ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s Moving Up…read more

27 Oct 2021 Karl Livingston

Karl Livingston, Development Manager – Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic Groups, at London Borough of Lambeth, reflects on how ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s Moving Up…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

How to retain social care staff long-term: registered manager tips

26 Oct 2021 Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson, Registered Manager and Director of Active Social Care, member of the ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ Registered Manager Reference Group, and Chair of Ki…read more

Karen Pogson

26 Oct 2021 Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson, Registered Manager and Director of Active Social Care, member of the ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ Registered Manager Reference Group, and Chair of Ki…read more

Leadership

Retention