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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

 


Coaching works

04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

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04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

Workforce development

Leadership

Supporting learning and development during the pandemic

14 Dec 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and development continues to be integral in ensuring the workforce has the skills and …read more

14 Dec 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, learning and development continues to be integral in ensuring the workforce has the skills and …read more

Workforce development

Celebrating and supporting registered managers

08 Dec 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

At ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, our aim is to provide as much dedicated support and information for all registered managers and front-line managers throughout the…read more

08 Dec 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

At ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ, our aim is to provide as much dedicated support and information for all registered managers and front-line managers throughout the…read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

Workforce development

Understanding leadership support and development needs of the adult social care sector

12 Nov 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

12 Nov 2020 ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵ

Strong leadership is at the heart of every good and outstanding care providing organisation, without good leadership we know the quality of care provi…read more

Leadership

Workforce development

Sector-based Work Academy Programme - the answer to your recruitment needs

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

17 Sep 2020 Julie Abbott

Julie Abbott, Senior National Account Manager, Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), explains why Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) could …read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Dying Matters: The impact of COVID-19 on adult social care

13 May 2020 Claire Henry

Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

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13 May 2020 Claire Henry

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Claire Henry, former CEO of the National End of Life Care Programme, is a nationally respected expert on end of life care. She is currently working on…read more

Workforce development

Wellbeing

Offering equal opportunities to employees

07 Feb 2020 Jane Manton

Lifeways Group, an apprenticeship levy payer, is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for people with diverse and often complex needs…read more

07 Feb 2020 Jane Manton

Lifeways Group, an apprenticeship levy payer, is one of the UK’s leading providers of support services for people with diverse and often complex needs…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

How to create your own leaders for the future

05 Feb 2020 Barbara Johnson

We spoke to Barbara Johnson, Director of Nursing at Risedale Care ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵs, who talked about how apprenticeships have allowed the organisation to create …read more

Barbara-Johnson

05 Feb 2020 Barbara Johnson

Barbara-Johnson

We spoke to Barbara Johnson, Director of Nursing at Risedale Care ÁÕÀÅÊÓƵs, who talked about how apprenticeships have allowed the organisation to create …read more

Workforce development

Upholding an outstanding reputation

04 Feb 2020 Vince Burmingham

Hendra House is a small non-levy paying, family-run residential home with under 50 staff. They have been committed to helping people both young and ol…read more

Vince-Burmingham

04 Feb 2020 Vince Burmingham

Vince-Burmingham

Hendra House is a small non-levy paying, family-run residential home with under 50 staff. They have been committed to helping people both young and ol…read more

Workforce development

Recruitment

Becoming an employer of choice

03 Feb 2020 Jenny Docherty

We spoke to Jenny Docherty, Learning and Development Partner at Housing 21, who told us how they’re committed to upskilling their workforce. They curr…read more

Jenny-Docherty

03 Feb 2020 Jenny Docherty

Jenny-Docherty

We spoke to Jenny Docherty, Learning and Development Partner at Housing 21, who told us how they’re committed to upskilling their workforce. They curr…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development