What’s New in Adult Social Care? – 14th July 2025
The latest MILE newsletter is now live! It’s our regular round-up of updates, learning opportunities and events for care teams and managers across Sussex.
Expression of interest: New Care Workforce Pathway support programme
Skills for Care is inviting adult social care employers to take part in a new support programme to help shape and test the Care Workforce Pathway.
The pathway is a national framework that outlines clear career routes in adult social care. It sets out the knowledge, skills, values and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality, personalised care and support.
90 employers will be selected to join as early adopters, with support to explore how the pathway can be used in practice and to provide feedback on what works well and what could be improved. There are three cohorts available, starting in July, September or October 2025.
What’s involved?
Participants will join a series of interactive workshops over a three-month period, covering:
- An introduction to the Care Workforce Pathway
- Identifying workforce challenges and and Pathway governance
- Delivering and learning from the programme
- Rolling out the Pathway in your organisation
- Monitoring and embedding the Pathway
The sessions are practical and collaborative, offering the opportunity to trial the pathway in a real-world setting while helping to shape its future.
For questions or more information before submitting an expression of interest, please contact [email protected].
Pay, Sponsorship & the Law: A Compliance Update from HMRC and Borderless
📅 Tuesday 22nd July 2025
11:00am
This free webinar brings together HMRC’s National Minimum Wage team and Borderless to explore how employers can stay compliant when employing sponsored workers, particularly in higher-risk sectors such as social care. The webinar is aimed at care home and home care employers, HR leads, and anyone sponsoring or planning to sponsor international workers.
Key topics include:
- Common minimum wage compliance issues and how to avoid them
- What to expect during an HMRC compliance check
- How to self-correct breaches before penalties apply
- Steps to protect your organisation from significant fines
MILE Newsletter – Positive Behaviour Support
This week’s MILE newsletter is out now!
In this edition we’re shining a light on Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), a widely used framework that helps teams understand why behaviour occurs and how to respond in ways that are person-centred and improve quality of life.
What’s New in Adult Social Care? – 30th June 2025
The latest What’s New in Adult Social Care newsletter is now live. It’s our regular round-up of updates, learning opportunities and events for care teams and managers across Sussex.
South East Summer Career Series
These free one-hour virtual workshops, hosted by the NHS South East Leadership Academy, are designed to support colleagues across health and care in the South East who want to reflect, reset, or take a confident next step in their career.
Running through July, August and early September, each session will be delivered via Microsoft Teams.
Upcoming sessions:
Professional Presence – Building Your Personal Brand with Integrity
Tuesday 22nd July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Develop a professional identity that feels authentic and aligns with your values.
Click here to find out more and book →
Interview Confidence – Show Up, Speak Well, Succeed
Tuesday 29th July 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Tools and mindset to approach interviews with clarity, poise, and confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →
Career Planning – Design Your Path with Purpose
Wednesday 6th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Explore tools and models like IKIGAI and Squiggly Careers, and reflect on what motivates you.
Click here to find out more and book →
CV and Application Writing – Present Your Best Self
Thursday 14th August 2025, 13:00pm – 14:00pm
Craft strong, tailored CVs and applications that highlight your strengths.
Click here to find out more and book →
Strategic Connections – Networking with Purpose and Ease
Tuesday 19th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Build meaningful professional relationships and approach networking in a way that feels natural.
Click here to find out more and book →
Effective Communication – Presenting with Clarity and Confidence
Wednesday 27th August 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Speak with impact in meetings, presentations, and interviews.
Click here to find out more and book →
Step Into the Role – Thriving in Your Next Position
Tuesday 2nd September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Navigate transitions, manage expectations, and grow into new roles with confidence.
Click here to find out more and book →
Answer with Impact – Mastering the STAR Framework for Applications and Interviews
Tuesday 9th September 2025, 12:00pm – 13:00pm
Structure strong responses to common interview questions using the STAR framework and other techniques.
Click here to find out more and book →
Please note:
- If your chosen session(s) is fully booked, please join the waiting list on the event page.
- Joining links will be emailed 1-2 weeks before each session.
- Places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
One year on from the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care
It’s been a year since Skills for Care launched the Workforce Strategy for Adult Social Care in England, developed in collaboration with people across the sector. The strategy set out a clear direction for the future of the workforce, along with practical steps to address current challenges. One year later, over half of the 56 recommendations are already complete or underway.
To mark the anniversary, Skills for Care are sharing updates, reflections and new resources between Thursday 19th June and Friday 18th July 2025.
MILE newsletter – Financial leadership
This edition of the MILE newsletter turns the spotlight on financial literacy and leadership – key skills for anyone managing in adult social care. We’re sharing tools, training, and insights to help you build your financial confidence as part of your everyday role.
Savings, Solutions, and Sustainability: Issue 7 out now!
Care England’s latest publication is out now, sharing sector insights, updates, and cost-saving strategies developed within adult social care.
In this issue:
- Money saving updates
- Guidance on considering candidates with criminal convictions
- How to maximise your recruitment budget
- Exploring whether environmentally friendly approaches can also reduce costs
- The role of nutrition, malnutrition, and hydration in care
- Answers to questions on insurance, pension opt-outs, local elections, and more
What’s New in Adult Social Care? – 16th June 2025
The latest edition of What’s New in Adult Social Care is now available–a regular round-up of updates, learning opportunities, and events for care teams and managers across Sussex.
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