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Since 2001, Skills for Care has been the strategic workforce development and planning body for adult social care in England. We collaborate with employers, government, and sector partners to make sure the adult social care workforce has the right people, skills, and support to deliver outstanding care – both now and for the future. Our vision is a fair and inclusive society where everyone can acce

ss the care, advice, and support they need to live well. We work across the sector to understand workforce challenges and opportunities, using data, insight, and evidence to drive change. We support managers and care providers by offering guidance, practical tools, and resources that help with recruitment, workforce development, and building positive workplace cultures. By partnering with others, we’re able to harness a wide range of expertise and amplify our collective impact across the sector.

Starting in care doesn't mean staying still. There’s never been a clearer way to explore the opportunities available. ...
02/09/2026

Starting in care doesn't mean staying still.

There’s never been a clearer way to explore the opportunities available.

The Care Workforce Pathway helps show how people can build their skills, gain confidence and progress throughout their careers.

🌱 Start your career

📚 Learn and develop

⭐ Build specialist skills

🚀 Progress your way

👉 Explore the Care Workforce Pathway and see where your career could take you: https://bit.ly/3Ucc85Z

How prepared is your service for respiratory infections this winter? 🍂 Join our free webinar with experts from the UK He...
27/08/2026

How prepared is your service for respiratory infections this winter? 🍂

Join our free webinar with experts from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to learn practical ways to prevent and manage respiratory infections in adult social care.

👉 Book your place: https://bit.ly/4c2BtFu

You'll gain:

✅ Practical infection prevention advice
✅ Guidance on outbreak management
✅ The latest insights and resources from UKHSA
✅ Tips to help protect people who draw on care and support

Perfect for anyone working in adult social care, including care staff, managers, educators, trainers and registered professionals.

📅 Wednesday 23 September | Online

Blog: Career pathways help people see what's possible We hear from Gary Cloke, Head of Performance, Talent & Learning at...
26/08/2026

Blog: Career pathways help people see what's possible

We hear from Gary Cloke, Head of Performance, Talent & Learning at Achieve together, about the importance of visible career pathways in social care.

Achieve together

https://bit.ly/4qDTrnP

Could your organisation help ensure lived experience shapes the future adult social care workforce? We're looking for a...
25/08/2026

Could your organisation help ensure lived experience shapes the future adult social care workforce?

We're looking for an organisation or team to facilitate our Workforce Expert Advisory Group, which brings together people with a learning disability, carers and autistic people to help inform and influence Skills for Care's work.

The team must include at least one person with a learning disability and/or one autistic person.

📅 Applications close at 12 noon on 15 September 2026

Find out more and apply 👉 https://bit.ly/4c813Jj

🌱 Positive workplace cultures help people feel valued, supported and motivated to deliver the best possible care. Our ...
25/08/2026

🌱 Positive workplace cultures help people feel valued, supported and motivated to deliver the best possible care.

Our Building Positive Cultures in Adult Social Care seminar will give you practical tools and ideas you can use straight away to create lasting, positive change in your organisation.

No prior knowledge is needed. The seminar welcomes delegates of all experience levels, including those with English as an additional language.

Creating positive workplace cultures means together we can build a more resilient and supported workforce, helping providers retain great people, improve care quality and strengthen the future of the sector.

Be part of creating positive change: Building positive cultures in adult social care

https://bit.ly/4zsiqhH

Blog: Finding my way in care Ruby Hann, Apprentice Care Assistant, St Monica Trust shares her journey into a career in c...
24/08/2026

Blog: Finding my way in care

Ruby Hann, Apprentice Care Assistant, St Monica Trust shares her journey into a career in care.

St Monica Trust

https://bit.ly/4zBSGj9

It’s 🎉 This week we hear from Frome Nursing Home about how a recent college visit helped introduce younger people to c...
21/08/2026

It’s 🎉

This week we hear from Frome Nursing Home about how a recent college visit helped introduce younger people to careers in care.

Frome Nursing Home

https://bit.ly/3RZie96

Article: From newly-qualified nurse to unit manager: a leadership journey in social care To explore how early career nur...
19/08/2026

Article: From newly-qualified nurse to unit manager: a leadership journey in social care

To explore how early career nurses can develop into confident leaders within adult social care, we spoke to Jenna Stocks, Mental Health Nurse and Unit Manager at Yarningdale Healthcare Ltd.

Yarningdale - Exemplar Health Care

https://bit.ly/4qsukV1

Blog: Cadet programme introduces younger people to careers in care Rachele Overlingaite, Walnut Care at Home, discusses ...
17/08/2026

Blog: Cadet programme introduces younger people to careers in care

Rachele Overlingaite, Walnut Care at Home, discusses how the organisation's annual cadet programme allows young people to explore what a career in care looks like.

https://bit.ly/4bTUlXa

It’s 🎉 This week we hear about the recent Alice in Wonderland themed tea party fun at Gibraltar Nursing Home and Frome...
14/08/2026

It’s 🎉

This week we hear about the recent Alice in Wonderland themed tea party fun at Gibraltar Nursing Home and Frome Nursing Home.

Gibraltar Nursing Home Frome Nursing Home

https://bit.ly/3U0bjgj

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