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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

 


#SalutingOurSisters: Gerry McMurdie shares her career story this Black History Month

20 Oct 2023 Gerry McMurdie

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Gerry

20 Oct 2023 Gerry McMurdie

Gerry

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

#SalutingOurSisters: Carmen Gardier shares her career story this Black History Month

13 Oct 2023 Carmen Gardier

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Carmen-Gardier

13 Oct 2023 Carmen Gardier

Carmen-Gardier

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

#SalutingOurSisters: Grace Salmon shares her career story this Black History Month

06 Oct 2023 Grace Salmon

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

grace-salmon

06 Oct 2023 Grace Salmon

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October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this we’re…read more

Culture and diversity

Leadership

Good news story

#SalutingOurSisters: Tricia Pereira, shares her career story this Black History Month

29 Sep 2023 Tricia Pereira

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this, we’r…read more

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29 Sep 2023 Tricia Pereira

TriciaP

October is Black History Month, and this year’s focus is on #SalutingOurSisters – celebrating the achievements of Black women. In honour of this, we’r…read more

Culture and diversity

Good news story

Leadership

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What you need to know about safe and fair recruitment

21 Sep 2023 Â鶹ԭ´´

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ԭ´´

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ԭ´´

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ԭ´´

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ԭ´´

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ԭ´´

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