Care workers can start the new year on the right foot through a new learning and development campaign.

Running through January and February, Skills for Care’s ‘Keep learning for success’ campaign aims to promote the benefits of learning and development for staff at all levels and raise awareness of opportunities available for ongoing learning.

Oonagh Smyth, chief executive, Skills for Care said: “Ongoing learning and development is absolutely vital for staff at all levels – from people who are brand new to care to experienced senior managers.

“There are so many benefits of a strong learning culture for organisations and individuals. Crucially ongoing learning and development supports the best quality of care for people who draw on support.

“The sector is currently facing major retention challenges and so the positive impact which learning and development has on staff retention must be utilised.

“We’re excited to again start the new year with our #KeepLearning campaign, highlighting the many learning and development opportunities available for social care workers in 2024.”

Running across the organisation’s website, social media and other communication channels, the #KeepLearning activity will cover what learning and development opportunities are available in 2024 – from training to continuing professional development to events; the benefits which learning and development has for staff and people drawing on care and support; and the importance of learning and development for new, aspiring and experienced managers.

It will include blogs and real life insights from learning and development experts and social care providers with a strong ethos for ongoing learning.

You can follow the campaign and join in on discussions on social media using #KeepLearning.

More information on the campaign and how to get involved can be found at: www.skillsforcare.org.uk/keeplearning