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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

 


Learning about professional identity for newly-qualified social workers

28 Feb 2024 Nicola Giles

Nicola Giles, National Professional Lead – Social Work, ´óÏó´«Ã½ shares more detail about the latest forums for ASYE assessors and newly-qualif…read more

social workers

28 Feb 2024 Nicola Giles

social workers

Nicola Giles, National Professional Lead – Social Work, ´óÏó´«Ã½ shares more detail about the latest forums for ASYE assessors and newly-qualif…read more

Social work

Learning and development

Equality, diversity and inclusion training introduced following SC-WRES

08 Feb 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We speak to two local authorities who participated in the test phase of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standards (SC-WRES) about learning and…read more

Two apprentices at a desk working

08 Feb 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Two apprentices at a desk working

We speak to two local authorities who participated in the test phase of the Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standards (SC-WRES) about learning and…read more

Culture and diversity

Learning and development

Social work

How the social work apprenticeship degree has supported me in my career

06 Feb 2024 Natalie Pither

We hear from newly-qualified social worker Natalie Pither, Somerset Council, about how completing the social work apprenticeship degree prepared her f…read more

Natalie Pither

06 Feb 2024 Natalie Pither

Natalie Pither

We hear from newly-qualified social worker Natalie Pither, Somerset Council, about how completing the social work apprenticeship degree prepared her f…read more

Apprenticeships

Learning and development

Social work

How the ASYE can support retention of newly-qualified social workers

24 Jan 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We look at how the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers can help to support retention. read more

ASYE-homepage

24 Jan 2024 ´óÏó´«Ã½

ASYE-homepage

We look at how the assessed and supported year in employment (ASYE) for newly qualified social workers can help to support retention. read more

Learning and development

Social work

Retention

ASYE alumni win awards at Social Worker of the Year Awards

06 Jan 2023 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

ASYE award winners

06 Jan 2023 ´óÏó´«Ã½

ASYE award winners

Two newly qualified social workers who’ve recently completed their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) were awarded a ‘Newly qualified so…read more

Good news story

Social work

Supporting equality and diversity when working with GEMS newly qualified social workers

24 Oct 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Members of ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Group for Ethnic Minority Social Workers (GEMS) share with us what employers need to know to support diversity in the wor…read more

Social work funding

24 Oct 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Social work funding

Members of ´óÏó´«Ã½â€™s Group for Ethnic Minority Social Workers (GEMS) share with us what employers need to know to support diversity in the wor…read more

Culture and diversity

Social work

Peer support for registered managers and social workers

18 May 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At ´óÏó´«Ã½, we facilitate a number of groups an…read more

Group learning session

18 May 2022 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Group learning session

We know that one thing that can really support a happy and healthy workplace, is peer support. At ´óÏó´«Ã½, we facilitate a number of groups an…read more

Leadership

Social work

´óÏó´«Ã½

Wellbeing

2021 good news stories: part one

15 Dec 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

As part of our #2021Highlights campaign we're rounding up and sharing some of the good news stories that we've been sent. read more

Lady holding a kitten

15 Dec 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Lady holding a kitten

As part of our #2021Highlights campaign we're rounding up and sharing some of the good news stories that we've been sent. read more

Social work

Culture and diversity

Wellbeing

Getting started in social work with ASYE

30 Sep 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Man and woman smiling and working

30 Sep 2021 ´óÏó´«Ã½

Man and woman smiling and working

Welcoming new starters and newly-qualified entrants to the sector is a key consideration of the recruitment process. Luckily, there are many initiativ…read more

Recruitment

Workforce development

Social work

How ´óÏó´«Ã½ is supporting mental health social workers and AMHPs

24 Feb 2020 Karen Morse

Karen Morse, National Lead for Mental Health at ´óÏó´«Ã½, shares her thoughts in the lead up to two highly anticipated events this week that fo…read more

archive-blog

24 Feb 2020 Karen Morse

archive-blog

Karen Morse, National Lead for Mental Health at ´óÏó´«Ã½, shares her thoughts in the lead up to two highly anticipated events this week that fo…read more

Social work