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Recruitment is like a box of chocolates

Jacqui Darlington and Isaac Samuels, both individual employers, talk to us in this jointly produced article about their experience recruiting personal assistants.

What it means to be a deputy manager in adult social care

Beth Hart, Deputy Manager, Home Instead shares her experience as a deputy manager and what she enjoys most about her role.

Intelligent care: how one care provider is using artificial intelligence in their nursing homes

We spoke with Mike Armstrong, Managing Director of Havering Care Homes to find out more about how artificial intelligence has helped support his staff and residents, particularly in the face of COVID-19.

#CelebratingSocialCare: stories of resilience

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We hear stories from resilient people being supported and delivering support.

Closing the skills gap in adult social care

Dara de Burca, Executive Director of Dementia Support and Partnerships at Alzheimer’s Society, talks to us about the importance of dementia training.

#CelebratingSocialCare: Care - a social care documentary

Throughout April we’re #CelebratingSocialCare and all the great work happening across the sector. We asked you to send in your good news stories and we’ll be sharing these throughout the month. Today we hear about a new documentary that is shining a positive light on social care.

Life Under the 'Clapping for Carers' Radar – Part Three

Tina Turnbull is Chief Executive of People Matters, also holds voluntary roles as an Inclusive Growth Ambassador for Leeds City Council, is a director of Leeds City Credit Union and a governor at a local NHS Trust. In her third blog Tina looks at the long-term post virus implications for organisations like People Matters.

Vision rehabilitation: improving outcomes and saving care costs, an unsung profession

Simon Labbett, a vision rehabilitation worker at Bradford Metropolitan District Council shares an insight into what his role involves.

Registered Manager Reference Group

The Skills for Care Registered Manager Reference Group informs and provides feedback on Skills for Care's work, sharing their expertise, experience, advice and enthusiasm.

Turning point for social care as the sector launches a Workforce Strategy

The launch of a new Workforce Strategy for adult social care in England is being hailed as a turning point for care – as new data shows the sector still has a vacancy rate around three times higher than the wider economy.