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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

 


Recruitment round-up: top 10 tools to help with your recruitment activity

03 Sep 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù provides a range of information to support social care employers with their recruitment activity. We’ve rounded up ten of our top tool…read more

Man and women painting

03 Sep 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Man and women painting

²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù provides a range of information to support social care employers with their recruitment activity. We’ve rounded up ten of our top tool…read more

Recruitment

Recruitment checklist: what you need to do when recruiting in social care

02 Sep 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We’ve put together a step-by-step checklist for social care employers covering everything you need to do during the recruitment process, from before y…read more

Man and woman on a bench

02 Sep 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Man and woman on a bench

We’ve put together a step-by-step checklist for social care employers covering everything you need to do during the recruitment process, from before y…read more

Recruitment

Interview: recruitment expert Neil Eastwood shares his top advice

31 Aug 2021 Neil Eastwood

Neil Eastwood has recently provided free access to his online recruitment masterclass for all care providers. Here we speak with Neil about the master…read more

Neil-Eastwood

31 Aug 2021 Neil Eastwood

Neil-Eastwood

Neil Eastwood has recently provided free access to his online recruitment masterclass for all care providers. Here we speak with Neil about the master…read more

Recruitment

Retention

Leadership

Interview: how the Kickstart Scheme helped start my career in social care

27 Aug 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Woman laughing and baking

27 Aug 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Woman laughing and baking

We spoke with James Bloomfield-Stock as part of our #RecruitmentReady spotlight to find out how he utilised the Kickstart Scheme to get started workin…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

How the National Care Forum Kickstart Scheme can help you recruit new people into the sector

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

26 Aug 2021 Claire Sutton

Claire Sutton of the National Care Forum (NCF) tells us about their Kickstart Scheme and how it can help care providers with recruitment and capacity,…read more

Funding

Recruitment

Workforce development

Why apprenticeships can be a positive addition to your recruitment strategy

25 Aug 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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

24 Aug 2021 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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

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

ica girl laughing

13 Aug 2021 Rachel Wright

ica girl laughing

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

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