Social Care Careers in Wales
In various ways, Social Care enables
children, adults or older people with many different needs
to live safe and independent lives. That means independence
either in their own homes, residential homes or day centres.
The information contained in this website
was originally designed by the Care Council for Wales in conjunction
with Social Services Inspectorate for Wales, as a result of
recommendations made by the Task and Finish Group which reported
on the Workforce Issues in Social Care. The aim of the website is to give
you an insight into the career opportunities existing in Wales
for care workers…a career that is stimulating, rewarding,
diverse and challenging.
| Key facts about Social
Care in Wales
Social care is one of
the fastest growing sectors in the Welsh
workforce:
Social care employs around 70,000 people
That is equal to 5% of
the Welsh workforce
There has been a 29% increase
in the workforce sonce 2001
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Did you know…
... that over 150,000 people in Wales are receiving
social care services at any one time?
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