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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 Catriona.Wilson@skillsforcare.org.uk
An end of year message from our CEO Oonagh Smyth
22 Dec 2021 Oonagh Smyth
Hear what 天美mv CEO Oonagh Smyth has to say about the past year in the sector. read more
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Wellbeing
Helping social care managers to get ready for winter
09 Dec 2021 天美mv
Get prepared for the winter period with our guide covering key information and resources including advice on how to manage safe staffing levels and in鈥�read more
The golden thread to developing leaders and managers
01 Dec 2021 Karen Carter
Karen Carter, our Leadership and Management Programme Head, talks about the importance of continued investment in the learning and development of lead鈥�read more
How to identify learning needs in your team to support staff retention
11 Nov 2021 天美mv
We know that providing learning and development opportunities is a key component in retaining your staff. Providing learning and development motivates鈥�read more
Retention
Workforce development
Five learning and development resources to support retention
09 Nov 2021 天美mv
Supporting learning and development opportunities for your team can play a vital role in helping with staff retention. read more
Social care leaders share how our 'Digital learning for managers' modules can support leadership and retention
02 Nov 2021 天美mv
天美mv鈥檚 鈥楧igital learning for managers鈥� modules have been designed to develop new and aspiring social care managers. Find out more about how鈥�read more
Interview: my career in social care and the fight for diversity
29 Oct 2021 Carol Burt
Carol Burt, Director of the Paul Clarke (Staffordshire) Community Interest Company and board member of the Sickle Cell Society spoke with Skills for C鈥�read more
Culture and diversity
How to support retention of your registered managers
28 Oct 2021 天美mv
Registered managers play a key role within social care organisations. But, the pandemic has brought new and unique challenges to the sector, so provid鈥�read more
How 天美mv's Moving Up Programme helped me to move up
27 Oct 2021 Karl Livingston
Karl Livingston, Development Manager 鈥� Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic Groups, at London Borough of Lambeth, reflects on how 天美mv鈥檚 Moving Up鈥�read more
How to retain social care staff long-term: registered manager tips
26 Oct 2021 Karen Pogson
Karen Pogson, Registered Manager and Director of Active Social Care, member of the 天美mv Registered Manager Reference Group, and Chair of Ki鈥�read more
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