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6 Jun Implementing the Social Services Bill - organisation, support and accountability Scheduled to be held as the Social Services (Wales) Bill is debated in the National Assembly, this timely seminar will be an opportunity to discuss the key reforms proposed in the Bill. more…
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17 Jun Social Care Week Social Care Week is an opportunity to focus on the workers who provide vital social care services that support more than 150,000 people every day here in Wales. Around 88,000 social workers and social care workers provide these services, but this work often goes unnoticed. more…
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21 Jun Social Care Accolades Preparations are well underway for this year's Social Care Accolades which will be awarded in a special ceremony on 21 June in Cardiff City Hall. more…
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27 Jun Social Services and Well-being: Creating tomorrow's care today The ADSS Cymru Annual conference is the premier showcase for those involved in the delivery of social services to children, families and adults. It is the main networking event in the Social Services calendar in Wales. more…
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21 May Independence through Personalised Technology - Using person-centred Assistive Technology to achieve independence and safety for people with a learning disability This one day conference will examine how the person-centred use of Assistive Technology can support independence and safety for people with a learning disability and their families and carers. It will highlight the benefits and quality of life that can be achieved through Personalised Technology, and how this approach can be cost-effective for service providers. more…
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12 Jun Cymru Safeguarding Conference Gwenda Thomas, Deputy Minister, will be addressing this event, where key speakers and workshops will be focussing on the safeguarding of both Children and Adults in Wales. more…
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16 May £1.8m to be invested in developing excellent social work practice in Wales The Care Council is to spend £1.8m over the next six years on raising the standard of social work practice in Wales to a new level of excellence. more…
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8 May New Practice Guidance for the first year as an Early Years Manager The Care Council has launched First Year as a Manager: Practice Guidance which aims to help develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of newly appointed early years managers. more…
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2 May Guide leads way to career worth caring about A new publication from the Care Council for Wales aims to lead the way to careers in social care, social work or early years and childcare. more…
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2 May Social Care Accolades 2013 Finalists Revealed! The finalists of the 2013 Social Care Accolades have been announced. The winners of the Accolades, which are led by the Care Council for Wales, will be announced on June 21, 2013. more…
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17 Apr New booklet explains continuing professional development framework for social workers A new booklet has been published by the Care Council to explain the Continuing Professional Education and Learning (CPEL) framework for social workers. more…
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16 Apr Adult Care Home Worker Struck off Register An adult care home worker from Anglesey who was convicted of fraud has been removed from the Register of Social Care Workers. more…
Social Care Careers
- Do you enjoy working with people?
- Do you like every day to be different and challenging?
- Are you patient, sensitive and non-judgemental?
If yes, you should consider a career in social care, early years or social work.
They are all highly rewarding career options as they involve enabling, developing and making positive differences to the lives of others. Our careers pages offer information about the different career options as well as useful resources to help you get your career started.
Seeking guidance or inspiration? Want to work in care or early years but don’t know where to start?
Navigate your way to a job worth about caring about with our on-line guidance tool for social care or early years.
Do you have a specific career path or job role in mind?
Navigate directly to one of the following pages:
A career in social care could be for you if you value other people, are interested in making sure that they are able to live independently and with dignity, and if you wish to develop yourself through work based training and qualifications.
A career in early years and childcare could be for you if you are interested in helping children from birth to school age reach their full potential by encouraging their development. A range of training options are available, including apprenticeships and college or work based qualifications.
A career in social work could be a great choice for you if you are a clear thinking, determined, and mature person who is easy to trust, good at assessing situations, can stay calm in a crisis and able to complete the required training; a degree or Masters degree in Social Work.
Still can’t find the information you need?
Browse our career resources page for inspiration. The page lists all of our career materials and contains a wealth of information in a range of formats, including booklets, videos and podcasts.
Information can also be found on our Facebook page, Care Careers Wales. Follow us to ensure you are kept informed of relevant news and updates.
Alternatively, contact our Careers Team or Careers Wales.