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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.

#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.

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.

Skills for Care responds to the announcement of funding for a workforce retention and recruitment fund

In a statement to the Commons, the Vaccines Minister Maggie Throup MP said: "Today I can confirm to the house that we are making £162.5m available of additional funding for social care through a workforce retention and recruitment fund to help local authorities work with providers to boost staffing and support existing care workers through the winter".

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.

How Glassmoon Services is shaping the future with the Care Workforce Pathway

We hear from Glassmoon Services about their involvement as one of the Early Adopters of the Care Workforce Pathway.

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.

Skills for Care launches its ‘Learning and development matters’ campaign

We celebrate the launch of our ‘Learning and development matters’ campaign, which will run throughout January and February.

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.

Peer support for registered managers and social workers

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At Skills for Care, we facilitate a number of groups and forums for people working in social care.