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Skills for Care response to DHSC national recruitment campaign

The Department of Health and Social Care has this week launched their national recruitment campaign, aimed to attract more people to a career in social care.

#CelebratingSocialCare: creativity and generosity within the care community

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we’ll be hearing about some creative and charitable activities from providers across the country.

Winners celebrated at Leeds Quality in Care Awards

This #GoodNewsFriday we’re saying well done to everyone name a winner at the Leeds Quality in Care Awards announced earlier this year.

What is workforce planning and why is it important?

Do you know what workforce planning really means? We explain what workforce planning is, and how it will support your organisation to succeed.

Supporting the non-white workforce in social care

In this blog Sophie Chester-Glyn, Managing Director of the Manor Community Care Home talks about how organisations can change and support the non-white workforce across the sector.

#CelebratingSocialCare: partnering for success

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. In this article we’re hearing about beneficial activities, partnerships, and initiatives from care organisations across the country.

Skills for Care launches ‘Managing your service’ campaign to support care managers and leaders

Throughout March, Skills for Care is running its latest campaign, ‘Managing your service,’ which aims to support care leaders and managers in managing their service.

Interview: how supporting digital skills and confidence can support retention

Claire Smout, Skills for Care’s Programme Head - Sector Digital talks to us about the importance of supporting staff to confidently use digital technology, and how getting this right can be key for staff retention.

New mapping tool supports better insight into regional and national mental health workforce

The Association of Mental Health Providers (The Association) has launched a national picture of the mental health workforce, including data from Skills for Care.

Volunteer Responders programme supports adult social care providers

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about how the NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Programme is supporting social care.