Registration

What is registration and who needs to register. 

We register people working in social care in Wales to make sure staff have the right skills and values to provide care and support and help keep the public safe.

Guidance about registration.

Information about fees, how to pay and when to pay. 

The qualifications you need to register and what to do if you don't yet have the qualification you need for your role.

How endorsement works and who needs to get their application endorsed.

As part of your application to register with us, you need to provide photocopies, scans or photographs of some documents. Sometimes we’ll need you to get them verified before you send them to us.

How to renew your registration, change your registration or leave the Register, and information about fees and your responsibilities as a registered person.  

Information about employers and higher education institutions (HEIs) registration responsibilities.

Information about the support we offer registered workers.

Find out more about registration from the videos and links below.

This page is for social workers who qualified outside the UK, who want to register to work in Wales.

What you need to do if you're returning to social work practice.

Advice about supporting your staff who are registered with Social Care Wales.