This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website Learn more Ok! Accessibility | Contact | Log in About Get involved Bookshop Think Care Careers Recruitment and retention Learning and development Leadership and management CQC provider support Adult social care workforce data COVID-19: Support and guidance for the adult social care sector COVID-19: essential training Find guidance on essential training and how to access it. Support for regulated professionals Further support specifically for social workers or registered nurses. Support for registered managers Our Facebook group, podcasts, virtual networks, webinars and advice line can support you during this time. Support for individual employers Guidance for people employing PAs (including PHB holders and direct payment recipients). Latest from Skills for Care October/November spotlight: #RetainToGain We're putting the spotlight on retaining staff. We'll be sharing information and ideas through blogs, articles, and social media posts to help you #RetainToGain - Access the spotlight area COVID-19 guidance from other agencies Key guidance from the government and other agencies in the fight against COVID-19. Find out more Wellbeing Supporting the good health and wellbeing of yourself and the social care workforce is so important. Access a range of supporting resources from trusted partners on the new workforce wellbeing resource finder. Find out more Upcoming events 25 NOV Take a virtual tour of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set Zoom 25 NOV Midlands Nominated Individual Network meetings 2021 Zoom 30 NOV Deputy network: West Midlands 30 November 2021 Zoom 30 NOV Deputy network: South West 30 November 2021 Zoom More events Latest blogs and articles Why providing workforce data matters to me, and the social care sector Blog posted on Wednesday 24 November 2021 Skills for Care's Programme Head of Workforce Intelligence, Dave Griffiths, shares his experience of developing Skills for Care's data collection services over the past 15 years, as we officially launch our Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set. Skills for Care launches ASC-WDS data service and new Benefits Bundle Article posted on Monday 22 November 2021 Skills for Care is celebrating the launch of the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS), funded by the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), as the leading source of workforce intelligence for the adult social care sector in England. Spotlight on men working in social care Article posted on Friday 19 November 2021 In honour of International Men's Day, we're discussing the importance of encouraging men into a career in social care. Our data tells us that currently only 18% of the social care workforce are male. More blogs and articles Latest news Skills for Care appoint John Coughlan CBE as their new Chair of Trustees John is an experienced leader and has led both adult and children's social care. As Chief Executive of Hampshire County Council, he offered high-quality service delivery and financial stability and successfully led the council through the pandemic. Thursday 18 November 2021 Skills for Care response to DHSC national recruitment campaign The Department of Health and Social Care has this week launched their national recruitment campaign 'Made with care' highlighting the rewards of working in social care. Hear what our CEO Oonagh Smyth has to say. Friday 5 November 2021 Celebrating our 'Aspirant occupational therapy' programme this Occupational Therapy Week Skills for Care is delighted to announce a positive start to our new 'Aspirant occupational therapy' leadership programme this Occupational Therapy Week. Thursday 4 November 2021 More news Quick links Accessibility Contact us Cookie policy News Privacy policy Vacancies Modern slavery and human trafficking statement Follow us Our channels Keep up-to-date Get the latest news and information directly into your inbox. Sign up for updates Skills for Care Ltd, West Gate, Grace Street, Leeds, LS1 2RP. Registered company no. 3866683. Registered in England charity no. 1079836. Group VAT no. 135 538313.