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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

 


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

Resources to support the development of leaders

23 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We’ve rounded up some of our popular resources which can be used to support leaders at all levels to develop and boost their skills. read more

23 Sep 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We’ve rounded up some of our popular resources which can be used to support leaders at all levels to develop and boost their skills. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Workforce development

The makings of an effective leader in adult social care

08 Sep 2022 Jane McCabe

We know that leadership is pivotal to the quality of care and that good leaders don’t just appear - they need to be grown from the ground up. read more

08 Sep 2022 Jane McCabe

We know that leadership is pivotal to the quality of care and that good leaders don’t just appear - they need to be grown from the ground up. read more

Leadership

Management

Learning and development

Succession planning

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

Dynamo Healthcare Training celebrates a year of being climate positive

26 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Dynamo Healthcare Training, one of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s endorsed training providers, is celebrating a full year of being climate positive. read more

Man and woman on a bench

26 Aug 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Man and woman on a bench

Dynamo Healthcare Training, one of ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù’s endorsed training providers, is celebrating a full year of being climate positive. read more

Good news story

Wellbeing

Leadership

Creating the workforce of the future through work placements

19 Jul 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Kirsty Armstrong, Registered Manager of Kelly Park Caring Agency, discusses how she has worked with local education providers to offer work placements…read more

Kirsty-Armstrong

19 Jul 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Kirsty-Armstrong

Kirsty Armstrong, Registered Manager of Kelly Park Caring Agency, discusses how she has worked with local education providers to offer work placements…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Culture and diversity

How I look after my wellbeing: tips from social care leaders

29 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Social care leaders share their top tips for looking after their individual wellbeing. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

29 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Social care leaders share their top tips for looking after their individual wellbeing. read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

How data can help you think about your staff’s health and happiness

20 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Evaluating staff wellbeing can be difficult, but there are certain data metrics than can help with this such as turnover rates and staff surveys. Find…read more

20 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Evaluating staff wellbeing can be difficult, but there are certain data metrics than can help with this such as turnover rates and staff surveys. Find…read more

ASC-WDS

Leadership

Wellbeing

Retention

Social care managers share their advice on creating a happy and healthy workplace

14 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

We spoke to a range of social care managers to find out more about the strategies and initiatives they have in place to create a positive work environ…read more

Three people on a sofa

14 Jun 2022 ²»Á¼Ñо¿Ëù

Three people on a sofa

We spoke to a range of social care managers to find out more about the strategies and initiatives they have in place to create a positive work environ…read more

Leadership

Wellbeing

Retention

Supervisions lead to better support and understanding for teams

08 Jun 2022 Lucy Knight

Lucy Knight, Registered Manager of Valerie Manor shares how effective supervisions can support staff wellbeing and create a happy and healthy workplac…read more

Knight Lucy Reg Manager

08 Jun 2022 Lucy Knight

Knight Lucy Reg Manager

Lucy Knight, Registered Manager of Valerie Manor shares how effective supervisions can support staff wellbeing and create a happy and healthy workplac…read more

Leadership

Wellbeing