Current qualification accepted
For registration as a manager:
Any of the qualifications listed for registration as an Adult Care Home Manager.
Recommended for practice as a worker:
City and Guilds Level 2 Health and Social Care: Core
plus
City and Guilds Level 3 Health and Social Care: Practice (Adults)
or
City and Guilds Level 4 Professional Practice in Health and Social Care
Workers who do not have one of the listed qualifications can apply to register as a worker if they complete the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care (AWIF) or the Social Care Wales Principles and Values Award within twelve months of starting employment. They will then need to complete one of the required qualifications within their first 3 year period of registration.
Any qualifications that are listed within more senior roles in the same service area will also be accepted for registration in this role.
Registration with Social Care Wales is now open
Adult care home deputy managers can register as a manager if they meet the requirements for a domiciliary care manager.
Register here
Other requirements
Service regulations require that “the service provider must ensure that at all times a sufficient number of suitably qualified, trained, skilled, competent and experienced staff are deployed to work at the service”.
The suitable qualifications are included on this framework.
Other qualifications accepted
Social Work qualification approved by Social Care Wales
First Level Registered Nurse
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Advanced Practice) Wales and Northern Ireland
NVQ 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services
NVQ 4 Management (Assessed in a Social Care Setting)
NVQ 4 Registered Managers Award
NVQ 4 Health and Social Care (Adults)
NVQ 4 Care
Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Wales and Northern Ireland
Level 3 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support
Level 3 Diploma in Occupational Therapy Support
Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support
Level 3 Diploma in Rehabilitation Support
NVQ 3 Care: Continuing Care
NVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Adults)
NVQ 3 Care
NVQ 3 Promoting Independence
NVQ 3 Care: Mental Health Care
NVQ 3 Care: Supported Living
Other UK qualifications accepted
As a result to changes to qualifications in Wales, equivalent UK qualifications are being assessed and will be added soon. Please contact us directly if you have a query related to registration as a manager using another UK qualification.
Induction requirements
It is the responsibility of employers and the service provider to make sure that everyone working at the service receives an induction that’s appropriate to their role – this includes managers. This induction is expected to be robust and accessible to prepare for new and changing roles and responsibilities.
It is also expected that all new managers will receive The Social Care Manager – practice guidance for social care managers registered with Social Care Wales as part of their induction, along with the Code of Practice for Social Care Employers.
Continuing professional development CPD (previously known as PRTL)
All registered persons are required to complete a total of 90 hours’ or 15 days’ CPD for each three-year period of registration.
Registration with Social Care Wales is now open
Adult care home deputy managers can register as a manager if they meet the requirements for a domiciliary care manager.
Register here