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How to renew Registration Social Care Managers and Workers

Part 2 of the Register

If you are registered as a qualified social worker then please see Part 1 of the Register.

Period of registration and notification to renew

The current registration period is 3 years. We will notify you 84 days before your registration becomes due for renewal. At least 5 weeks before your renewal date you will need to send us:

your renewal form
your signed post-registration training and learning record of achievement (PRTL)
your renewal fee of £30 (or pay through a Direct Debit mandate)
If you are registered as a worker on the basis of Induction, and have not yet sent it to us
a copy of your NVQ certificate, verified by your manager

Post-registration training and learning record of achievement (PRTL)

You are required to submit a record of the 15 days or 90 hours PRTL you have completed since registration. Your record should include the date and duration as well as a brief description of each bit of training and learning you list. This could include study, training, courses, seminars, reading, teaching or other activities which could reasonably be expected to advance your professional development, or contribute to the development of the profession as a whole. The PRTL form must be verified, (signed and dated by your line manager or equivalent.) If your line manager is not an approved signatory we will ask them for confirmation that they verified the form. A PRTL record of achievement form will be enclosed with every renewal invitation pack.

You can maintain your PRTL record online through the Registrant Portal

If you are a self-employed manager, here's further information about who can endorse your renewal form and verify your PRTL record, and for an alternative to having your PRTL record verified by a line manager.

You should update your own record of PRTL regularly but you only need to send us your PRTL record in order to renew (not annually with your annual fee).

PRTL Requirements for Registered Social Workers and Social Care Workers - Guidance This guidance may help you in recording appropriate training and learning to represent your professional development.

PRTL portfolio

You should maintain a portfolio of evidence to support your PRTL record. If you have an employer, you must discuss your PRTL record with your line manager or equivalent to ensure they agree that it advances your professional development or contributes to the development of the profession as a whole.

Registered with induction

If you are a social care worker who registered on the basis of Induction, you must provide a verified copy of your NVQ certificate (signed and dated by your manager) in order for your registration to be renewed. Please send a copy of the certificate to the Registration Team as soon as possible, or enclose it with your renewal application form. Here you will find FAQs for Registered Social Care Workers

Voluntary removal

If you are no longer working in social care or work outside Wales you can apply at any time during your registration period for removal from the Register. A voluntary removal section is part of your renewal pack. If you have received a renewal form and no longer wish to be registered please complete Part A, update your contact details and employment end date, and return the whole renewal form to us. If you are yet to receive your renewal application and wish to be removed please complete the voluntary removal form.