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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

 


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

Five funded initiatives to help you recruit new staff

24 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Recruitment practice and policies are key to finding the best staff for your care organisation. read more

24 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Recruitment practice and policies are key to finding the best staff for your care organisation. read more

Recruitment

Funding

What to look for when employing a personal assistant: real life experiences from individual employers

18 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to a number of individual employers to find out more about the recruitment process for hiring thei…read more

18 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to a number of individual employers to find out more about the recruitment process for hiring thei…read more

Individual employers

Recruitment

What it's like to work as a personal assistant in social care

16 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to people working as personal assistants in social care to find more about the role and what it in…read more

16 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we spoke to people working as personal assistants in social care to find more about the role and what it in…read more

Individual employers

How student work placements can help your recruitment strategy

13 Aug 2021 Rachel Wright

Rachel Wright, Owner and Registered Manager of In Safe Hands spoke to us about how they’ve utilised student work placements in their organisation and …read more

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13 Aug 2021 Rachel Wright

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Rachel Wright, Owner and Registered Manager of In Safe Hands spoke to us about how they’ve utilised student work placements in their organisation and …read more

Recruitment

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

12 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 …read more

12 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

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 …read more

Recruitment

What is a personal assistant and how can you get started in the role

11 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we’ve rounded up information on what’s involved in working as a personal assistant and resources to help yo…read more

Personal assistant supporting their individual employer

11 Aug 2021 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Personal assistant supporting their individual employer

As part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight we’ve rounded up information on what’s involved in working as a personal assistant and resources to help yo…read more

Individual employers

Making our new three year strategy come to life

05 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Yesterday we launched our new three year strategy and here our CEO Oonagh Smyth considers how we can bring it to life as the sector enters a period of…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

05 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Yesterday we launched our new three year strategy and here our CEO Oonagh Smyth considers how we can bring it to life as the sector enters a period of…read more

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Our new strategy is a milestone for ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

04 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

As ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ launches a new three-year strategy our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what it means for our organisation and the wider adult social care…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

04 Aug 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

As ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ launches a new three-year strategy our CEO Oonagh Smyth looks at what it means for our organisation and the wider adult social care…read more

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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

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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