Event: How to start or Scale a Care Business - Workshop
Date: Thursday April 10 2025
Time: 10:00:00 GMT
Location: Online (Zoom)
Join us for an informative event on How to start or Scale a Care Business . Whether you're a carer, entrepreneur, or simply interested in the field, this event is perfect for you.
Join us for a practical and insightful event designed for carers, entrepreneurs, and professionals looking to start or grow a Care Business>
Topics to be Covered:
- Understanding the Care Sector & Business Models
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- Overview of Supported Living, Domiciliary Care, and Home Care services
- Differences between CQC and Ofsted-regulated services
- Choosing the right care model for your business
- Registration & Compliance
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- Step-by-step guide to registering with CQC / Ofsted
- Understanding compliance and regulatory frameworks
- Meeting statutory requirements for safe and quality care
- Policies, Procedures & Quality Assurance
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- Essential policies and documentation
- Developing effective care plans and risk assessments
- Ensuring continuous improvement and quality monitoring
- Systems, Processes & Technology in Care
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- Implementing care management systems
- Digital record-keeping and data protection
- Automating administrative processes for efficiency
- Business Operations & Financial Planning
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- Structuring your business legally (Ltd, CIC, etc.)
- Budgeting, pricing, and financial management strategies
- Securing funding and investment opportunities
- Contracts & Tenders: Securing Care Packages
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- Understanding local authority and NHS tenders
- How to write successful bid applications
- Building relationships with commissioners and funders
- Staffing & Workforce Management
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- Recruitment and retention strategies for care staff
- Employment law and HR compliance (Zero-hour contracts, Day-One Rights)
- Training and development to meet CQC standards
- Marketing & Client Acquisition
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- Branding your care business for success
- Digital marketing strategies (website, SEO, social media)
- Building referral networks and partnerships
- Health & Safety in Care Settings
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- Key health and safety legislation updates
- Ensuring staff and service user well-being
- Managing incidents and safeguarding responsibilities
- Q&A & Networking Session
- Opportunity to ask questions from industry experts
- Connecting with like-minded professionals and potential partners
We look forward to seeing you there!