Leadership and Future Workforce

Meeting dates, resources, and support for Staffordshire’s Registered Managers Network for 2025–2026, helping managers connect, share learning, and strengthen best practice.

Guidance and resources to help identify, develop, and support future leaders in adult social care, including training and tools from Skills for Care and the Social Care Academy.

A free, twice‑yearly networking and learning event for social care leaders to gain updates, hear expert speakers, and connect with peers across the sector.

Resources and support to help care managers develop strong leadership skills, nurture future leaders, and evidence high‑quality, well‑led practice.

Links to local and national organisations offering business, skills, and growth support for Staffordshire care providers.

Information on networking and peer‑support opportunities for care sector leaders, including Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Nominated Individual networks and the Managers Quality Networking Forum.

Wellbeing support for the social care workforce, including NHS psychological services, staff benefits, discounts, and access to wellbeing hubs.

Guidance to help care providers understand and evidence the CQC ‘Well‑Led’ standard, with links to networks, frameworks, and support for developing positive, effective leadership.

Guidance on leadership standards, qualifications, and development resources for managers in adult social care, including pathways supported by Skills for Care and the Social Care Academy.

An overview of the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles), setting the ethical standards expected of leaders and staff delivering public services.

Guidance and tools to help care providers evidence good practice, demonstrate continuous improvement, and prepare for CQC inspection.