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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 Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.ukmailto:Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


Interview: how effective workforce planning can support capacity now and in the future

12 Jul 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We spoke to Lindsey Dawson, Head of Area (North West) at ´óÏó´«Ã½, about what workforce planning really means and how an effective workforce pl…read more

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12 Jul 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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We spoke to Lindsey Dawson, Head of Area (North West) at ´óÏó´«Ã½, about what workforce planning really means and how an effective workforce pl…read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce planning

My journey to becoming the youngest CQC registered manager

10 Mar 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

In a recent podcast, we spoke to Becky Coles who in 2020 became the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered manager in England. Becky discus…read more

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10 Mar 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

lady at computer with pen and paper

In a recent podcast, we spoke to Becky Coles who in 2020 became the youngest Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered manager in England. Becky discus…read more

Apprenticeships

Leadership

Recruitment

Using social work apprenticeships to recruit a skilled workforce

09 Mar 2022 Jane Hanrahan

We recently spoke to Jane Hanrahan, Workforce Development Manager at Norfolk County Council about how they use social work apprenticeships to recruit …read more

Two apprentices at a desk working

09 Mar 2022 Jane Hanrahan

Two apprentices at a desk working

We recently spoke to Jane Hanrahan, Workforce Development Manager at Norfolk County Council about how they use social work apprenticeships to recruit …read more

Apprenticeships

Recruitment

Retention

Vision rehabilitation: improving outcomes and saving care costs, an unsung profession

08 Mar 2022 Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett, a vision rehabilitation worker at Bradford Metropolitan District Council shares an insight into what his role involves. read more

Simon Labbett

08 Mar 2022 Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett

Simon Labbett, a vision rehabilitation worker at Bradford Metropolitan District Council shares an insight into what his role involves. read more

Recruitment

Migration rule changes are welcome but are only part of the recruitment solution

07 Mar 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth welcomes recent changes to the migration rules but says it is only part of the solution. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

07 Mar 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth welcomes recent changes to the migration rules but says it is only part of the solution. read more

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Policy

National Apprenticeship Week: insights from apprenticeship trainers

09 Feb 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We spoke with two training and apprenticeship providers about the benefits of apprenticeships in social care, from upskilling existing staff to helpin…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

09 Feb 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Man and woman smiling and working

We spoke with two training and apprenticeship providers about the benefits of apprenticeships in social care, from upskilling existing staff to helpin…read more

Workforce development

Apprenticeships

Recruitment

Retention

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the latest vacancy rates across adult social care and what we're doing to help employers recruit and retain staff.

19 Jan 2022 Oonagh Smyth

One of the things we use the data employers supply to our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) for is to track monthly trends across the sec…read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

19 Jan 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

One of the things we use the data employers supply to our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS) for is to track monthly trends across the sec…read more

Recruitment

Retention

´óÏó´«Ã½

Workforce planning

Spotlight on men working in social care

19 Nov 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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 ´óÏó´«Ã½

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

Using the Care Friends app to support better recruitment and retention

19 Oct 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with ´óÏó´«Ã½, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

19 Oct 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

The Care Friends app, launched by recruitment thought-leader Neil Eastwood in partnership with ´óÏó´«Ã½, provides an innovative solution for so…read more

Digital

Recruitment

Retention

Partnering with an employer support organisation to tackle recruitment and retention

30 Sep 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Pre-pandemic, ´óÏó´«Ã½ funded three employability support organisations to work with providers in social care to recruit people either under-re…read more

30 Sep 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Pre-pandemic, ´óÏó´«Ã½ 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