Through membership, we support managers to develop best practice, strengthen their knowledge, stay up to date with sector developments, and share ideas with like-minded peers.
For just £35 per year, you can join our growing community of registered managers and access exclusive resources designed to support your role and your service.
In our most recent member survey, 97% of respondents would recommend membership to others.
Membership benefits
- printed copy of our Social care manager’s handbook
- an exclusive monthly newsletter, including practical information and guidance
- access to the Good and Outstanding care guide: Single Assessment Framework version including 34 Quality Statement recommendation checklists
- an exclusive annual resource when you renew your membership
- the chance to train to become a mentor, or receive mentoring
- exclusive offers and discounts from training providers
You will also receive a membership certificate and logo.
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Bulk membership
When you invest in your managers you’re investing in them, their service, their staff and the quality of care they provide. Social care employers, organisations and commissioners regularly buy membership in bulk on behalf of their registered managers.
We can offer a 10% discount on all purchases for 10 managers or more.
Email membership@skillsforcare.org.uk to find out more bulk membership
More information on membership benefits
Social care manager’s handbook
A comprehensive guide to key aspects of the registered manager role, set out in sections mapped against our Manager Induction Standards and the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care.
Each section focuses on a core area of a registered manager’s responsibilities, offering clear information, practical guidance and useful tips to support you in your day-to-day role.
Good and outstanding care guide (Single Assessment Framework)
Members receive exclusive access to this comprehensive online guide about CQC assessment co-produced with The Outstanding Society.
Each section supports you in preparing your service to evidence practice against the 34 Quality Statements, with practical checklists to strengthen quality assurance and help you demonstrate the quality of care you deliver.
Exclusive annual resource when you renew your membership
All members renewing their membership from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 will receive a printed copy of ‘Effective supervision: A practical guide for adult social care managers and supervisors (workbook edition).’
This updated workbook edition is designed to support you in planning and delivering effective supervision, while also exploring how it can strengthen working relationships and improve practice. It highlights the key attributes of effective supervision and offers guidance on developing confident, capable supervisors within your team
It also includes practical activities, checklists, reflection points and templates to help you apply learning directly in day-to-day practice.
The chance to train to become a mentor, or receive mentoring
Our mentorship offer gives members who would like to develop their skills and support their peers as a mentor, the opportunity to join one of our mentoring workshops. Members are then given the opportunity to mentor another member.
Find out more about mentoring
Offers and discounts from training providers
Members can gain exclusive offers from training providers whose courses and/or qualifications have been quality assured through the Quality Assured Care Learning Service.
Registered managers need the support of other registered managers.
Marlene Kelly, Registered Manager
Auburn Mere Care Home
Membership isn’t just about the fantastic resources our managers have received, it’s about creating a shared identity and status around the role of the registered manager.
Registered manager member