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Skills for Care highlights guidance on employing workers aged under 18 22 Aug 2013 | 05:00 am
As GCSE results are announced Skills for Care is reminding employers about the clear guidance available on employing workers who are aged under 18.
Skills for Care response to New Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care 19 Jul 2013 | 05:00 am
Skills for Care CEO Sharon Allen warmly welcomes Andrea Sutcliffe's appointment as the first Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care.
New interactive guide for individual employers launched 19 Jul 2013 | 05:00 am
As the numbers of Individual Employers continues to rise Skills for Care has created a guide to how to support their personal assistants (PAs)to gain the skills and knowledge they need.
Skills for Care backs Carers Week 10 Jun 2013 | 05:00 am
Skills for Care is throwing its full weight behind Carers Week which kicks off today.
Sector Compact consultation open 13 May 2013 | 05:00 am
Adult social care employers and workers are being asked to respond to an online consultation on the future shape of the sector compact which is now open.
Employers urged to join Workforce Development Fund partnerships to press funding 10 May 2013 | 05:00 am
Adult social care employers are being urged to join Workforce Development Fund (WDF) partnerships that fund units to support the professional development of their staff.
Skills for Care response to the Care Bill 10 May 2013 | 05:00 am
Commenting on the Care Bill published today Skills for Care CEO Sharon Allen said: 'Skills for Care has been actively involved during the consultation on this Bill as it is clear that a capable, confi...
New 'care provider profiles' to use NMDS-SC data 26 Apr 2013 | 05:00 am
Skills for Care's National Minimum Data Set for Social Care (NMDS-SC) will help people choose the best care and support in their area.
Code of Conduct and National Minimum Training Standards launched 26 Mar 2013 | 04:00 am
Skills for Care and Skills for Health have launched the Code of Conduct and National Minimum Training Standards for Healthcare Support Workers who report to nurses or midwives and Adult Social Care Wo...
Total economic value of the adult social care sector in England estimated at 43 billion 14 Mar 2013 | 04:00 am
Research commissioned by Skills for Care has found the total economic value of the English adult social care sector is an estimated 43 billion - including all direct, indirect and induced effects.
