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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

 


Leading my own care: how I employ and support my team as an individual employer

29 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

We spoke to an individual employer to find out more about how they employ and lead a team of people who provide support to them. read more

lady at computer with pen and paper

29 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

lady at computer with pen and paper

We spoke to an individual employer to find out more about how they employ and lead a team of people who provide support to them. read more

Individual employers

Leadership

Retention

Resources to support the development of leaders

23 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

We’ve rounded up some of our popular resources which can be used to support leaders at all levels to develop and boost their skills. read more

23 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

We’ve rounded up some of our popular resources which can be used to support leaders at all levels to develop and boost their skills. read more

Leadership

Learning and development

Management

Workforce development

The makings of an effective leader in adult social care

08 Sep 2022 Jane McCabe

We know that leadership is pivotal to the quality of care and that good leaders don’t just appear - they need to be grown from the ground up. read more

08 Sep 2022 Jane McCabe

We know that leadership is pivotal to the quality of care and that good leaders don’t just appear - they need to be grown from the ground up. read more

Leadership

Management

Learning and development

Succession planning

ÌìÃÀmv is supporting social care leaders at all levels with latest campaign

05 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

ÌìÃÀmv has launched a two-month spotlight focused on providing support for leaders at all levels read more

Three people on a sofa

05 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Three people on a sofa

ÌìÃÀmv has launched a two-month spotlight focused on providing support for leaders at all levels read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Mentoring

Retention

ÌìÃÀmv

Funding

Future Directions’ drop-in music sessions hit the right note with the people they support

02 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Future Directions’ homes are alive to the sound of music, with visits from their very own Music Man, Kevin Phoenix. read more

Carer and person who needs care and support playing on the Nintendo Wii

02 Sep 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Carer and person who needs care and support playing on the Nintendo Wii

Future Directions’ homes are alive to the sound of music, with visits from their very own Music Man, Kevin Phoenix. read more

Good news story

ÌìÃÀmv

Wellbeing

Dynamo Healthcare Training celebrates a year of being climate positive

26 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Dynamo Healthcare Training, one of ÌìÃÀmv’s endorsed training providers, is celebrating a full year of being climate positive. read more

Man and woman on a bench

26 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Man and woman on a bench

Dynamo Healthcare Training, one of ÌìÃÀmv’s endorsed training providers, is celebrating a full year of being climate positive. read more

Good news story

Wellbeing

Leadership

How to get started using international recruitment to build your team

24 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Man and women painting

24 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Man and women painting

Recruiting from overseas can be an effective way to build your team with skilled people looking for opportunities abroad, and can be one step towards …read more

Recruitment

Future Directions’ SPICE group launches Safe Places scheme in Stockport

19 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

With funding from Stockport Council, Future Directions CIC have launched a Safe Places scheme across Stockport Borough, to help keep local community s…read more

stockport safe place

19 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

stockport safe place

With funding from Stockport Council, Future Directions CIC have launched a Safe Places scheme across Stockport Borough, to help keep local community s…read more

Good news story

What to cover during induction for new social care staff

18 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Three people on a sofa

18 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Three people on a sofa

Getting it right from the start is key to keeping staff long-term. We look at what to cover during the induction process. read more

Recruitment

Retention

Workforce development

Interview: how we provide a flexible approach to inducting new staff

16 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

julia Moor

16 Aug 2022 ÌìÃÀmv

julia Moor

Julia Moor is the Quality and Compliance Manager for Harrogate Skills for Living. She talks to us about the organisation’s flexible approach to induct…read more

Culture and diversity

Recruitment

Retention