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The UK adult social care sector had 131,000 job vacancies in 2023/24, according to Skills for Care. These staffing shortages severely compromise care. Is it perhaps time to let go of CV bias? Yes, argues Salutem Care and Education's Kirstie Jones 💚 in an exclusive interview with CLN.

Forest Healthcare Ltd transformed its operations with ViClarity Europe's compliance software, replacing manual data-capturing processes with real-time insights. Could your care organisation benefit from the same solution? CEO Amanda Scott shares her experience.

How can you prepare for your next CQC assessment? Sue Sheath has now overseen fifteen assessments under the new Single Assessment Framework shares her insights in our latest episode. Want to watch the whole podcast? Search Care Leaders Network wherever you get your podcasts 🎙️

“It’s absolutely fine to ask inspectors what quality statements they’re looking at and try to get a sense of why they’ve come in.” If CQC assessments still make you uncomfortable, you'll find our latest podcast episode invaluable. Barchester Healthcare's Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement, Sue Sheath, tells us what to ask, what to expect, and how to prep for your next assessment. Watch the episode now: 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/d52d_BEC

It's November, which means our Winter CLN Social is around the corner! ✨ Will you be joining us on 27 November? The Social is the perfect opportunity to connect with other Care Sector professionals in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Don't miss this chance to expand your network and celebrate the year. Get in touch to register.

Thank you for this wonderful feedback, Bal Dhanoa MBE! As we continue to build CLN into a thriving community for Social Care Leaders, it's great to hear how Members embrace the opportunities to network.

Need help attracting and retaining talent? Breaking Care Sector norms, Salutem Care and Education has successfully tackled this common challenge, earning recognition as one of the Global Top 100 Inspiring Workplaces. In an exclusive interview, Salutem's Kirstie Jones 💚 reveals her cutting-edge solutions to people-management challenges. Share your thoughts below.👇

Have you read CLN's first "transformation story"? If you're still wasting too much time managing staff schedules and tracking employees' time, you'll be interested in the solution Adrian Hendry of Avondale Care Scotland Ltd found.

“Let the individuals you support help choose your team members," says Kirstie Jones 💚. "They’re amazing judges of character.” We interviewed Salutem Care and Education's Chief People Officer to learn more about her outside-of-the-box approach to recruitment. Watch this space for CLN's first-ever thought leadership article – and plenty of advice on how to find the talent you need.

Worried about your upcoming CQC assessment? Sue Sheath has successfully navigated 15 of these assessments – each of which was different. In the face-to-face podcast Simon recorded with her this week, Barchester Healthcare's Director of Regulation and Quality Improvement tells us what other care providers can expect and how to improve their ratings. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to catch this episode: 👉👉 https://lnkd.in/erp3_rpg