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How to apply to register

Help and guidance on applying to register with us.

How we deal with concerns

Find out how we deal with concerns raised about registered persons.

Health and well-being

Information, advice and support to help maintain the health and well-being of social care workers in the wake of the pandemic.

Our vision

To make a positive difference to care and support in Wales for children, adults and their families and carers

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Bursaries to increase for social work students

New social work students who start their studies from September onwards will receive significantly higher bursaries.

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Find out more about our hearings, future hearings, and the results of past hearings.

Adult care home worker registration

How to register, guidance for employers and what happens after workers become registered.

Research and data

Find out more about our research work and workforce data.

Social care legislation hub

Information and resources about social care legislation in Wales.

Advertise your vacancies, search for jobs and find out more about the initiative to attract people to work in care.

Principles and Values Award

How to register as a social care worker if you haven't got a qualification.

Learn more about the awards which celebrate excellence in care.

Find a qualification

Search the Qualification Framework to see which qualifications you need to work in social care and to work with children.

Our initiative to recognise the care workers who made a positive difference to people’s lives during the pandemic.

Introduction to social care

Interested in working in social care? Learn more about the training programme.

Care worker card

Card to recognise the key role care workers have in supporting individuals in every community in Wales.

Registration is changing - consultation response published

08 February 2022 - 22 March 2022

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What's new

The Prince’s Trust partnership programme: young people get bespoke introduction to social care career opportunities

By Social Care Wales

Early years and childcare practitioner hub: managing risks in play

20 September 2022

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