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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.uk

 


ASYE alumni win awards at Social Worker of the Year Awards

06 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

ASYE award winners

06 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

ASYE award winners

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

Good news story

Social work

Bowfell House care worker wins ‘Newcomer of the year’ at regional Great British Care Awards

30 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

bowfell house care awards

30 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

bowfell house care awards

It was a proud day for the whole team at Bowfell House when one of their care workers scooped the ‘Newcome of the year’ award at the regional Great Br…read more

Good news story

Dolphin 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ús enjoys a range of Christmas festivities across their homes

23 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Care provider Dolphin 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ús planned a calendar of fun festive activities across their homes through December, including Christmas Jumper Day and tree …read more

23 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Care provider Dolphin 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ús planned a calendar of fun festive activities across their homes through December, including Christmas Jumper Day and tree …read more

Good news story

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

Care provider hosts annual Christmas awards to celebrate the social care sector

16 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

Curado awards

16 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Curado awards

Curado, a specialist mental health provider delivering residential care services for adults aged 18–65 in the London Borough of Sutton, were delighted…read more

Good news story

Wellbeing

Using data to understand and support culture and diversity

13 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Using data to analyse your workforce and organisation is an important part of workforce planning. We look at what data can tell you about equality, di…read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

13 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

lady at computer with pen and paper

Using data to analyse your workforce and organisation is an important part of workforce planning. We look at what data can tell you about equality, di…read more

Workforce planning

Culture and diversity

ASC-WDS

Care organisation distributes Christmas hampers to local community

09 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

09 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Two people with one holding a christmas cracker and packet of mince pies

Charity TuVida, which provides support for adults and children across the UK, has worked with Epping Forrest Rotary Club to provide Christmas hampers …read more

Good news story

How to know if you’re planning effectively

06 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Workforce planning means making sure you have the right people with the right skills to meet your organisational needs. We look at how to make sure yo…read more

Women at computer

06 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Women at computer

Workforce planning means making sure you have the right people with the right skills to meet your organisational needs. We look at how to make sure yo…read more

Workforce planning

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd wins three awards at regional Great British Care Awards

02 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

Complete Care awards

02 Dec 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Complete Care awards

Complete Care West Yorkshire Ltd were delighted to win three awards at the regional Great British Care Awards. They tell us about their win. read more

Good news story

How we planned for our new registered manager to take over

30 Nov 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Alison Carter, Managing Director, and Kim Woodhouse, Registered Manager at No Place Like 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú discuss how they planned for Kim to take over the role o…read more

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30 Nov 2022 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

kim-and-alison-BW

Alison Carter, Managing Director, and Kim Woodhouse, Registered Manager at No Place Like 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú discuss how they planned for Kim to take over the role o…read more

Management

Leadership

Succession planning

Workforce planning