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Dive into our collection of blogs and articles where you'll find top tips, insights from others working in the sector, and round-ups of our key resources.

Whether you're looking for practical advice, industry trends, or expert opinions, our content is designed to support and inspire you in your role.

Stay informed and discover valuable information to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities in the social care sector.

If you’d be interested in writing a blog or being interviewed for one our pieces please email alexander.haswell@skillsforcare.org.uk

 


What you need to know about safe and fair recruitment

21 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

It’s important that all your recruitment is conducted in a safe and fair way, especially when recruiting people from certain groups. We round up what …read more

Two women talking at a desk

21 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Two women talking at a desk

It’s important that all your recruitment is conducted in a safe and fair way, especially when recruiting people from certain groups. We round up what …read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Ethical international recruitment: what you need to know

20 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Our latest data shows that 70,000 people were recruited from abroad into direct care giving roles in 2022/23. We look at what you need to know about e…read more

A lady holding another lady's hand

20 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

A lady holding another lady's hand

Our latest data shows that 70,000 people were recruited from abroad into direct care giving roles in 2022/23. We look at what you need to know about e…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

We hear from men working across social care about why they love their job

15 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Men only account for 18% of the adult social care workforce in England. It’s important to encourage more men to consider a career in social care, so t…read more

George Fletcher

15 Sep 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

George Fletcher

Men only account for 18% of the adult social care workforce in England. It’s important to encourage more men to consider a career in social care, so t…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Recruitment

Why we need to recruit a new demographic into a career in care

14 Sep 2023 Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, discusses the importance of attracting a new demographic into a career in care, including more men and younger people. read more

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

14 Sep 2023 Oonagh Smyth

Photo of Oonagh Smyth

Our CEO, Oonagh Smyth, discusses the importance of attracting a new demographic into a career in care, including more men and younger people. read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

What we can learn from Norway’s approach to recruiting men in social care

13 Sep 2023 Jon Kerr

Our Head of Workforce Capacity Jon Kerr visited the Menn I Helse (Men in Health) project in Norway. He reflects on some of the key learnings from the …read more

jon kerr

13 Sep 2023 Jon Kerr

jon kerr

Our Head of Workforce Capacity Jon Kerr visited the Menn I Helse (Men in Health) project in Norway. He reflects on some of the key learnings from the …read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Why we need to encourage more men to work in social care

11 Sep 2023 Sanjay Dhrona

Sanjay Dhrona, Director of The Outstanding Society and Managing Director of The Close shares his experience of recruiting more men into his service. read more

Sanjay Dhrona

11 Sep 2023 Sanjay Dhrona

Sanjay Dhrona

Sanjay Dhrona, Director of The Outstanding Society and Managing Director of The Close shares his experience of recruiting more men into his service. read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

How we recruit nurses and nursing associates in social care

07 Sep 2023 Dr Paula du Rand

Paula du Rand, Registered Manager at Kineton Manor Nursing Home discusses the recruitment process they use for finding and keeping nurses and nursing …read more

Paula nurses

07 Sep 2023 Dr Paula du Rand

Paula nurses

Paula du Rand, Registered Manager at Kineton Manor Nursing Home discusses the recruitment process they use for finding and keeping nurses and nursing …read more

Culture and diversity

Nursing

Recruitment

Settling international employees into your organisation

24 Jul 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

We spoke with care providers about how they help to settle staff recruited from abroad into their workplace and their new home, as part of supporting …read more

cathryn fairhurst

24 Jul 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

cathryn fairhurst

We spoke with care providers about how they help to settle staff recruited from abroad into their workplace and their new home, as part of supporting …read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention

What data can tell you about developing a #PositiveWorkplaceCulture

20 Jul 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Monitoring workforce and sector data can provide useful insights about developing a positive workplace culture. Find out more about how you can use da…read more

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

20 Jul 2023 Â鶹ÉäÇø

Lady pointing at a board in a training session

Monitoring workforce and sector data can provide useful insights about developing a positive workplace culture. Find out more about how you can use da…read more

Culture and diversity

ASC-WDS

Leadership

How can reward and recognition support a positive workplace culture

19 Jul 2023 Neil Eastwood

Neil Eastwood explores the opportunity to show more gratitude in the workplace and what options are available to employers to improve in this area. read more

Neil-Eastwood

19 Jul 2023 Neil Eastwood

Neil-Eastwood

Neil Eastwood explores the opportunity to show more gratitude in the workplace and what options are available to employers to improve in this area. read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Retention