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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

 


What our Moving Up programme looks like for 2021/22

14 Oct 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

14 Oct 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

We’re delighted to announce that our Moving Up programme is now open for 2021/22. The programme is aimed at leaders with Black, Asian, and other diver…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

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: from occupational therapist to setting up my own care agency

23 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

Derek Sleater has had a varied career in social care, starting out working in occupational therapy and working his way up the ladder in that area befo…read more

23 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

Derek Sleater has had a varied career in social care, starting out working in occupational therapy and working his way up the ladder in that area befo…read more

Leadership

The Minister of State for social care joins The Kirklees Registered Managers Network

22 Jul 2021 Karen Pogson

The Kirklees Registered Managers Network were delighted when Minister of State for Social Care Helen Whately joined their recent meeting. Network Chai…read more

Karen Pogson

22 Jul 2021 Karen Pogson

Karen Pogson

The Kirklees Registered Managers Network were delighted when Minister of State for Social Care Helen Whately joined their recent meeting. Network Chai…read more

Leadership

A look at how social care managers use °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care's ASC-WDS

19 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

We spoke with managers from across the sector about how they use our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set to help manage their teams and service. read more

19 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

We spoke with managers from across the sector about how they use our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set to help manage their teams and service. read more

ASC-WDS

Leadership

New TSA film showcases how to embrace technology in social care

19 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

A new film made by TEC Services Association (TSA), the industry and advisory body for technology enabled care, highlights how social care providers c…read more

19 Jul 2021 °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care

A new film made by TEC Services Association (TSA), the industry and advisory body for technology enabled care, highlights how social care providers c…read more

Digital

Leadership

Intelligent care: how one care provider is using artificial intelligence in their nursing homes

11 Jun 2021 Mike Armstrong

We spoke with Mike Armstrong, Managing Director of Havering Care °ÅÀÖÊÓƵs to find out more about how artificial intelligence has helped support his staff…read more

Mike-Armstrong

11 Jun 2021 Mike Armstrong

Mike-Armstrong

We spoke with Mike Armstrong, Managing Director of Havering Care °ÅÀÖÊÓƵs to find out more about how artificial intelligence has helped support his staff…read more

Digital

Leadership

How can listening to a podcast help you to be a more effective manager?

01 Jun 2021 Pia Rathje-Burton

Pia Rathje-Burton, host of the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care podcast ‘The care exchange’, discusses how listening to a podcast can help managers working in adult so…read more

Pia-Rathje-Burton

01 Jun 2021 Pia Rathje-Burton

Pia-Rathje-Burton

Pia Rathje-Burton, host of the °ÅÀÖÊÓƵ for Care podcast ‘The care exchange’, discusses how listening to a podcast can help managers working in adult so…read more

Digital

Leadership

Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon Vision discusses the organisations approach to compassionate and human leadership

20 Apr 2021 Lisa Cowley

Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon Vision discusses the organisations approach to compassionate and human leadership. read more

20 Apr 2021 Lisa Cowley

Lisa Cowley, CEO of Beacon Vision discusses the organisations approach to compassionate and human leadership. read more

Leadership

Coaching works

04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

04 Jan 2021 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO Oonagh Smyth reflects on the benefits of coaching and shares insights from her own experience on the impact the coaching can have. read more

Workforce development

Leadership