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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

 


Interview: creating a learning culture starts with induction

22 Feb 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Lady writing a report

22 Feb 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Lady writing a report

We spoke with Claire Callaghan, Registered Manager and Director at Bowfell House about how the organisation runs an effective induction programme for …read more

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

Data shows that learning and development encourages your staff to stay

20 Feb 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We look at what our data tells us about the positive impact which learning and development has on reducing staff turnover. read more

Care home staff in training

20 Feb 2023 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Care home staff in training

We look at what our data tells us about the positive impact which learning and development has on reducing staff turnover. read more

ASC-WDS

Learning and development

Retention

Reflections and lessons on workforce capacity in adult social care

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

19 Dec 2022 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth recently attended the Leading Age conference in Denver. She reflects on key takeaways from the event. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Recruitment

Retention

How to create a workforce plan

08 Nov 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

lady writing a report

08 Nov 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

lady writing a report

A workforce plan is an important part of being prepared for the future. We’ve put together a simple template to help you create your own workforce pla…read more

Workforce planning

Succession planning

Recruitment

Retention

Leading my own care: how I employ and support my team as an individual employer

29 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We spoke to an individual employer to find out more about how they employ and lead a team of people who provide support to them. read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

29 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

lady at computer with pen and paper

We spoke to an individual employer to find out more about how they employ and lead a team of people who provide support to them. read more

Individual employers

Leadership

Retention

²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù is supporting social care leaders at all levels with latest campaign

05 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù has launched a two-month spotlight focused on providing support for leaders at all levels read more

Three people on a sofa

05 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Three people on a sofa

²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù has launched a two-month spotlight focused on providing support for leaders at all levels read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Mentoring

Retention

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Funding

What to cover during induction for new social care staff

18 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Three people on a sofa

18 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Three people on a sofa

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce development

Interview: how we provide a flexible approach to inducting new staff

16 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

julia Moor

16 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

julia Moor

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: how supporting digital skills and confidence can support retention

10 Aug 2022 Claire Smout

Claire Smout, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s Programme Head - Sector Digital talks to us about the importance of supporting staff to confidently use digital techno…read more

Claire Smout

10 Aug 2022 Claire Smout

Claire Smout

Claire Smout, ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s Programme Head - Sector Digital talks to us about the importance of supporting staff to confidently use digital techno…read more

Digital

Retention

Workforce development

What a good induction as personal assistant looks like to me

08 Aug 2022 Andrew Meadows

Personal Assistant Andrew Meadows discusses the effective induction he was given for his role and his tips for onboarding new personal assistants. read more

Andrew Meadows BW

08 Aug 2022 Andrew Meadows

Andrew Meadows BW

Personal Assistant Andrew Meadows discusses the effective induction he was given for his role and his tips for onboarding new personal assistants. read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce development

Individual employers