Our aspiring and deputy manager networks provide a supportive space to connect with others, share experiences and learn from challenges and solutions.
Supporting aspiring and deputy managers to grow
Our networks bring together aspiring managers, deputies, team leaders and emerging leaders from across England, helping you build connections, share ideas and learn from peers working in different settings and services.
They provide a safe, supportive space to discuss the realities of developing your leadership skills, reduce feelings of isolation and build a valuable network of peer support.
By attending, you can:
- Build your confidence and leadership skills
- Learn practical tools and techniques to support your development
- Share experiences and solutions with peers facing similar challenges
- Develop relationships with others you can learn from and turn to for support
- Prepare for future management responsibilities and career progression
- Contribute to effective succession planning within your organisation
These national sessions are virtual and facilitated by a Skills for Care Locality Manager. They are approximately two-hours long and open to anyone preparing for or developing within a leadership role, regardless of their experience, role or service type.
Reflective leadership and supervision
Tuesday 29 September 2026 | 10:30 - 12:30
Explore how reflective leadership and effective supervision can strengthen your leadership, build resilience and support the wellbeing of you and your team.
What you'll learn:
- practical tools to develop your confidence and effectiveness as a leader
- ways to build resilient, motivated teams and support staff wellbeing
- how reflective practice, supervision and coaching can strengthen your leadership
- connect with peers from across England to share experiences, ideas, challenges and good practice.
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Future network meetings
Compassionate leadership and coaching
Wednesday 3 March 2027 | 10:30 – 12:30
Discover how compassionate leadership and coaching can help you create a positive workplace culture while nurturing and developing your team.
Bookings not yet open.
I have found the deputy manager meetings very helpful and I have learnt so much about myself and how to develop in my role, I have now been promoted and find that things I have learnt I put into practice, and the support of the community we have is amazing. Thank you so much for all the help guidance and continued support
Deputy manager
Midlands network
Being part of the deputy manager group has really helped my confidence and made me believe in myself going through my cqc registration process. The support from the group was incredible when I was asking about the fit for work interview I had to complete to become registered as this was really playing on my mind. I was extremely grateful to have this support network behind me, they are always there for advice and to share experiences with. I feel very lucky to be a part of this group and enjoy the meetings.
Deputy manager
Midlands network
As a new manager I found it helpful to meet other managers, some in a similar position to myself and some highly experienced. It was nice to exchange ideas and discuss our experiences away from work.
Deputy manager
Midlands network
This was my first session and I really enjoyed it. It helped me feel more connected and not alone. The subject was interesting to talk through.
Deputy manager
South West network