What is registration?
The Register of Social Care Workers was established under the Care Standards Act 2000. The aim of the Register is to make sure that all social workers and social care workers are suitable for work in social care. The Register puts social care workers on a similar footing to other public service professions such as medicine and teaching.
Registration Rules
The Care Council for Wales (Registration) Rules 2010 are formally approved by the Welsh Assembly Government and form the legal basis for registration of the social care workforce.
Note: This document is 44 pages long, 260KB size, and is available in English and in Welsh.
Suitable for work in Social Care
Everyone on the Register will have shown that they are suitable for work in social care by satisfying us that they:
- have the necessary qualifications
- are physically and mentally fit
- are of good character
- agree to comply with our Code of Practice for Social Care Workers
We will register a person who can satisfy us that they are suitable for work in social care and we will refuse to register anyone who is not suitable. We can also impose conditions on registration if we think it is necessary. These conditions might include training, work experience, or restrictions due to health. We will investigate cases if there is ever any evidence that calls into question someone’s suitability for work in social care.
The Public Register
The public Register is available for members of the public and employers to check. The public Register shows the following information about each registrant:
- full name
- registration number
- county of employment, work address or place of study
- any admonishment imposed by the Council's Conduct and Health Committees