Resource Library: Social Care

There are now two versions of the inspection toolkit available.

Inspection toolkit: Key lines of enquiry (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Inspection toolkit: Single Assessment Framework (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Whether you are new-to-post or an experienced nominated individual, this handbook is aimed at you. For many nominated individuals, you will work closely with your registered manager; for others, you may hold the dual role of nominated individual and registered manager. This handbook shares practical advice if you are a nominated individual or hold a dual role

Nominated individual handbook - a practical guide (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Skills for Care commissions, supports and delivers research to help achieve our vision and mission.

• Get involved in our research
• See our research tender opportunities
• Contact us to discuss a research opportunity. 

Our research (skillsforcare.org.uk)

Our latest data shows that vacancy rates have decreased over the past year. This is promising, but we know that recruitment and retention remain some of the biggest challenges for social care employers and managers.

Recruiting the right people (skillsforcare.org.uk)

The Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (SC-WRES) was developed by Skills for Care as a tool to identify issues and measure improvements in the workforce with respect to the experiences of people from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background.

Social Care Workforce Race Equality Standard (skillsforcare.org.uk)

This page provides the most up-to-date and comprehensive overview of the size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England. A short report can be downloaded below the data visualisation

The size and structure of the adult social care sector and workforce in England (skillsforcare.org.uk)

The philosophy we have about life in a care home sets us apart from others. We are very different and to make sure we do things differently we need people who share this philosophy.

Welcome to Herefordshire Care Homes | About Us

A skilled, motivated workforce is at the heart of effective children’s social care. Paying attention to and investing in workforce stability is therefore vital to achieving the outcomes set for local communities and enabling children and families to thrive.

Workforce Learning Report | Strengthening Families, Protecting Children (SFPC) (scie.org.uk)