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Key Recruitment Challenges Facing Elderly Care Providers

Addictivity August 18, 2026 No Comments

The demand for care continues to grow as the population ages and more people require support with dementia, frailty and complex health conditions. However, providers are competing for candidates in…

Preparing for a Move into a Care Home: A Reassuring Step-by-Step Guide

Addictivity August 10, 2026 No Comments

This guide explains some practical and emotional steps that can make the move feel more manageable. 1. Begin with what matters to you Before looking at practical arrangements, take some…

A Vacant Registered Manager Role Isn’t Just a Vacancy. It’s a Risk.

Addictivity August 3, 2026 No Comments

Yet too many providers still treat Registered Manager recruitment like an ordinary vacancy: Post the advert. Wait for applications. Hope the right person applies. In today’s market, hope is not…

Supporting care providers through change

Addictivity July 27, 2026 No Comments

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of supporting two care providers by placing experienced Interim Home Managers to provide immediate leadership during periods of transition. When a…

The Registered Manager Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About

Addictivity June 17, 2026 No Comments

Across both elderly care and children’s residential services, providers are competing for an increasingly small pool of proven leaders. When a strong Registered Manager enters the market, they’re often approached…

International Children’s Day 2026: Supporting the People Who Change Young Lives

Addictivity June 1, 2026 No Comments

The Importance of Children’s Care Services Across the UK, children’s residential homes, specialist education settings, and support services provide vital care for young people who need stability, guidance, and protection.…

Why Stephen James Consulting Is a Trusted Name in Care Recruitment

Addictivity May 22, 2026 No Comments

Recruitment is often seen as a process. A vacancy opens, a CV lands, interviews happen, and hopefully the right person is appointed. But in the care sector, it should never…

International Nurses Day: Honouring the Heart of Care 12th May

Addictivity May 12, 2026 No Comments

From Florence Nightingale to modern care services Nursing has evolved significantly since its earliest foundations. What began as basic bedside care has developed into a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary profession involving:…

What It Really Takes to Be a Registered Manager in a Learning Disabilities Service in 2026

Addictivity May 4, 2026 No Comments

It starts with understanding people — not just processes In services supporting young adults with learning disabilities or autism, no two days are the same. Great Registered Managers understand: This…

How to Prepare for a Registered Manager Interview in 2026

Addictivity April 7, 2026 No Comments

Can you stabilise a team? One of the first things employers want to understand is how you support staff retention. Be ready to explain: Strong leadership shows through team outcomes.…

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Key Recruitment Challenges Facing Elderly Care Providers

Preparing for a Move into a Care Home: A Reassuring Step-by-Step Guide

A Vacant Registered Manager Role Isn’t Just a Vacancy. It’s a Risk.

Supporting care providers through change

The Registered Manager Crisis Nobody Wants to Talk About

International Children’s Day 2026: Supporting the People Who Change Young Lives

Why Stephen James Consulting Is a Trusted Name in Care Recruitment

International Nurses Day: Honouring the Heart of Care 12th May

What It Really Takes to Be a Registered Manager in a Learning Disabilities Service in 2026

How to Prepare for a Registered Manager Interview in 2026

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