Browser does not support script.
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 Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk
Next steps for the Care workforce pathway for adult social care
26 Jun 2023 Oonagh Smyth CBE
As the call for evidence for the new care workforce pathway closes, Oonagh Smyth, CEO, 大象传媒 and Anna Boaden, Deputy Director Department of 鈥�read more
Learning and development
Retention
Recruitment
大象传媒
Workforce development
Recruiting and retaining together: how ICSs can support with recruiting and retaining
18 May 2023 大象传媒
We hear from people working as part of their local Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) about how they鈥檙e supporting care providers in their area with recru鈥�read more
Integration
Care Friends receives King鈥檚 Award for Enterprise in Innovation
21 Apr 2023 大象传媒
This #GoodNewsFriday we鈥檙e saying well done to our partners Care Friends as they achieve a King鈥檚 Award for Enterprise in Innovation. read more
Digital
Good news story
Care workers share what they love most about their jobs
07 Apr 2023 大象传媒
Proud to Care Gloucestershire, part of NHS Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire County Council, created a video in collaboration with care providers in鈥�read more
HC-One shares success of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme
24 Mar 2023 大象传媒
This #GoodNewsFriday care provider HC-One shares the positive impact of their Aspiring Home Managers Programme and the importance of learning and deve鈥�read more
Interview: why I love working in social care
07 Mar 2023 大象传媒
It鈥檚 National Careers Week and we鈥檙e highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at鈥�read more
Leadership
Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction
22 Feb 2023 大象传媒
We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for 鈥�read more
Reflections and lessons on workforce capacity in adult social care
19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth CBE
Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more
How to create a workforce plan
08 Nov 2022 大象传媒
A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We鈥檝e put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla鈥�read more
Workforce planning
Succession planning
How to get started using international recruitment to build your team
24 Aug 2022 大象传媒
Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards 鈥�read more
Filter blog archive
Topic areas
Reset all filters
Apply