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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

 


Interview: how we provide learning and development to support person-centred care

08 Mar 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We spoke to Manjinder Boo Dhiman (‘Boo’), Registered Manager at Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú about how they provide staff training to ensure a focus on person-…read more

Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

08 Mar 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We spoke to Manjinder Boo Dhiman (‘Boo’), Registered Manager at Lee Mount Care 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú about how they provide staff training to ensure a focus on person-…read more

Learning and development

Management

Leadership

Interview: why I love working in social care

07 Mar 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

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07 Mar 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

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It’s National Careers Week and we’re highlighting all the great things about working in social care. We spoke to Melissa Morgan, Registered Manager at…read more

Leadership

Recruitment

Retention

Interview: building career pathways for staff to learn and grow

27 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Ben Miller, Registered Manager, at Castleford House Nursing 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú spoke to us about how they’ve developed career pathways which allow staff to develop …read more

Ben Miller

27 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Ben Miller

Ben Miller, Registered Manager, at Castleford House Nursing 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú spoke to us about how they’ve developed career pathways which allow staff to develop …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Retention

Interview: Why ongoing learning is important for managers

15 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We spoke with Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group Limited about why learning is important at …read more

Keren Jamieson

15 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Keren Jamieson

We spoke with Keren Jamieson, Learning and Organisational Development Manager at Alternative Futures Group Limited about why learning is important at …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Learning and development opportunities for managers

14 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

We’ve rounded up a selection of the opportunities available for managers and leaders to boost their skills. Find out more about training and learning …read more

Group learning session

14 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Group learning session

We’ve rounded up a selection of the opportunities available for managers and leaders to boost their skills. Find out more about training and learning …read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

The value and impact of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard

09 Feb 2023 James Bullion

James Bullion, Executive Director of Adult Social Services in Norfolk, Trustee on the 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú Board, shares his experiences of using the Socia…read more

James Bullion

09 Feb 2023 James Bullion

James Bullion

James Bullion, Executive Director of Adult Social Services in Norfolk, Trustee on the 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú Board, shares his experiences of using the Socia…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Supporting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

07 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú is committed to developing and improving to be a more inclusive organisation; through the way we work, and through what we do to suppo…read more

Understanding racism article

07 Feb 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Understanding racism article

91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú is committed to developing and improving to be a more inclusive organisation; through the way we work, and through what we do to suppo…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Learning and development

How to get started with planning learning and development this year

11 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

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11 Jan 2023 91³ÉÈ˶¶ÒôÈë¿Ú

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

As the new year begins, we look at how you can get started with planning learning and development for your team this year. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Funding

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 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

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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