Paragon Skills and Care Leaders Network announce new partnership to support the Care sector

We are proud to announce a new partnership between Paragon Skills and the Care Leaders Network, bringing together two organisations with a shared commitment to strengthening and supporting the adult social care sector.

This collaboration marks the beginning of a closer working relationship focused on tackling some of the sector’s most pressing challenges particularly around workforce development, leadership, and sustainable recruitment. By combining Paragon Skills’ expertise in training and skills development with the Care Leaders Network’s deep connections and insight from care leaders across the country, the partnership aims to create practical, impactful solutions for providers.

A shared commitment to the care sector

Both Paragon Skills and the Care Leaders Network work closely with care organisations every day and understand the realities facing the sector, from ongoing workforce shortages to the need for strong leadership pipelines and long-term talent strategies.

Through this partnership, we will collaborate on initiatives that:

• Support care leaders with insight, tools, and evidence-based thinking
• Encourage meaningful discussion and shared learning across the sector
• Help attract, develop, and retain the next generation of care professionals

At its core, this partnership is about listening to the sector and working together to create solutions that are realistic, inclusive, and sustainable.

Upcoming roundtable events

As part of our initial collaboration, we will be hosting two roundtable events over the coming month, bringing together care leaders, sector stakeholders, and workforce experts.

These roundtables are designed to create a safe, collaborative space for open discussion, allowing leaders to share challenges, explore opportunities, and contribute to shaping future thinking around workforce development in care. Insights gathered during these sessions will directly inform our wider work together, ensuring that the voices of care leaders remain central to everything we do.

Whitepaper: Youth Recruitment in the Care Sector

In addition to the roundtables, Paragon Skills and the Care Leaders Network will be working jointly on a whitepaper focused on Youth Recruitment in the Care Sector.

Attracting young people into social care is a critical issue for the future of the workforce. This whitepaper will explore:

• Perceptions of the care sector among young people
• Barriers to entry and progression
• Effective engagement, training, and early-career pathways
• Practical recommendations for care providers and sector partners

The findings will be informed by sector insight, real-world experience, and contributions from care leaders, with the aim of providing actionable guidance that can support long-term workforce sustainability.

Looking ahead

This partnership is just the beginning. By working closely together, Paragon Skills and the Care Leaders Network are committed to supporting care providers not only through discussion and insight, but through practical action that delivers real value.

We look forward to sharing more updates on our roundtable events, the upcoming whitepaper, and future collaborative initiatives. Together, we believe we can help shape a stronger, more resilient future for the care sector.

For more information about Paragon Skills, visit paragonskills.co.uk.
To learn more about the Care Leaders Network, visit careleadersnetwork.co.uk.