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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

 


Black History Month: sharing my lived experience of working in social care

22 Oct 2021 Steven Onasanya

Steven Onasanya, an assessor at Lambeth Council Adult Social Care, shares his experience of working in social care with us and discusses issues of cul…read more

Steven Onasanya

22 Oct 2021 Steven Onasanya

Steven Onasanya

Steven Onasanya, an assessor at Lambeth Council Adult Social Care, shares his experience of working in social care with us and discusses issues of cul…read more

Culture and diversity

How to introduce digital skills without causing a systems overdrive

20 Oct 2021 Dianne Buddery

In the fast-paced and challenging world of social care it’s not always easy to introduce new technology skills to staff. ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s Digital Pr…read more

Dianne Buddery

20 Oct 2021 Dianne Buddery

Dianne Buddery

In the fast-paced and challenging world of social care it’s not always easy to introduce new technology skills to staff. ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ’s Digital Pr…read more

Digital

Leadership

Retention

Workforce development

Using the Care Friends app to support better recruitment and retention

19 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

19 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

Digital

Recruitment

Retention

A thank you from our CEO to all employers who contribute to ASC-WDS

14 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth extends her thank you to all our ASC-WDS users who contribute vital sector insights which help to shape policies and decision mak…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

14 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth extends her thank you to all our ASC-WDS users who contribute vital sector insights which help to shape policies and decision mak…read more

ASC-WDS

What our Moving Up programme looks like for 2021/22

14 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

14 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Support for promoting equality and diversity among social care teams

06 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Supporting equality and diversity among the social care sector is a core element of our strategy and all our work at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ. read more

Three people on a sofa

06 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Three people on a sofa

Supporting equality and diversity among the social care sector is a core element of our strategy and all our work at ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ. read more

Culture and diversity

What is retention and why is it important?

04 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Through October and November, we’ll be focusing on information and resources to support social care employers with retention, as we launch our #Retain…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

04 Oct 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Man and woman smiling and working

Through October and November, we’ll be focusing on information and resources to support social care employers with retention, as we launch our #Retain…read more

Retention

Celebrating Black History Month in October

01 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ CEO Oonagh Smyth launches our Black History Month activity with a blog discussing the work ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is doing internally and ext…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

01 Oct 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ CEO Oonagh Smyth launches our Black History Month activity with a blog discussing the work ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ is doing internally and ext…read more

Culture and diversity

Partnering with an employer support organisation to tackle recruitment and retention

30 Sep 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Pre-pandemic, ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

30 Sep 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Pre-pandemic, ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention

Getting started in social work with ASYE

30 Sep 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

30 Sep 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Man and woman smiling and working

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Social work