Still more than 100,000 vacancies in social care, Skills for Care report
In 2019/20 there were more than 100,000 vacancies at any one time in social care and retention rates are still a problem,…
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Care sector flags up need for 500K new workers
Over half a million new care sector workers will be needed by 2035, the new industry report for England has revealed.
Anger as overseas care staff are excluded from new visa scheme
Campaigners say a Government decision to deny overseas care workers a visa to work in Britain has robbed the social care sector…
Keeping connected: Open and transparent communications in COVID-19
The Relatives & Residents Association and the National Care Forum have created a joint statement setting out shared expectations and good practice…
Free training and DBS checks available at new recruitment portal
Join Social Care is a recruitment platform that allows newcomers to social care in England to record a video interview, and access…
Skills for Care sets up care home advice line
Latest information and advice on COVID-19 in care homes, as well as resources, funding, and online learning opportunities provided from Skills for…
The art of evaluating learning is not just how many and how happy but how far
In the environment of adult social care, with high staff turnover rates, it is a constant challenge for managers to evaluate learning…
Supporting registered managers is key to success
Registered managers demonstrate a breathtaking balance of technical knowledge, problem-solving, compassion and empathy. They’re some of the most skilled and committed professionals…
My Learning Cloud creates regional-specific courses for Scotland and Wales
Online Learning Provider My Learning Cloud has been developing a series of eLearning courses specifically for care homes in Scotland and Wales as part of its mission…
How the Workforce Development Fund can boost care and plug the skills gap
Since its launch in 2011, the Workforce Development Fund (WDF) has supported more than 140,000 learners to complete adult social care qualifications…
