From newly-qualified nurse to unit manager: a leadership journey in social care
19 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
To explore how early career nurses can develop into confident leaders within adult social care, we spoke to Jenna Stocks, Mental Health Nurse and Unit…read more
19 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
To explore how early career nurses can develop into confident leaders within adult social care, we spoke to Jenna Stocks, Mental Health Nurse and Unit…read more
Leadership
Learning and development
Nursing
Summer cadet programme introduces younger people to careers in care
17 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
Rachele Overlingaite, Walnut Care, discusses the organisation's annual cadet programme and how it allows young people to explore opportunities for a c…read more
17 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
Rachele Overlingaite, Walnut Care, discusses the organisation's annual cadet programme and how it allows young people to explore opportunities for a c…read more
Care homes enjoy tea party celebrations
14 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the Alice in Wonderland themed tea parties which recently took place at two different care homes. read more
14 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about the Alice in Wonderland themed tea parties which recently took place at two different care homes. read more
Young volunteer Noah wins young person of the year award
12 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
Year 7 student Noah and Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing tell us about Noah’s experience volunteering with them, and his recent award win. read more
12 Aug 2026
Skills for Care
Year 7 student Noah and Beacon Dementia and Wellbeing tell us about Noah’s experience volunteering with them, and his recent award win. read more
Developing our staff for the long-term
10 Aug 2026
Paul Tolley
We hear from New Directions Rugby about how they develop their new and long-term staff to develop long-standing careers in social care. read more
We hear from New Directions Rugby about how they develop their new and long-term staff to develop long-standing careers in social care. read more
Learning and development
Retention
New social care T Level takes shape as sector invited to have its say
04 Aug 2026
Simon Perks
Simon Perks, External Affairs and Policy Manager at Skills for Care, explains why the new social care T Level could be an important step in attracting…read more
Simon Perks, External Affairs and Policy Manager at Skills for Care, explains why the new social care T Level could be an important step in attracting…read more
Skills for Care
Recruitment
Policy
Learning and development
Achievements and challenges I’ve faced as a disabled person
27 Jul 2026
Skills for Care
We hear from Stephanie Rolf about her experiences living with a disability and why she is a proud advocate for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). read more
27 Jul 2026
Skills for Care
We hear from Stephanie Rolf about her experiences living with a disability and why she is a proud advocate for Ehlers Danlos Syndrome (EDS). read more