Video transcript for ‘What is social care?’
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Social care provides support to people of all ages
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living in communities across Wales,
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day and night, 365 days a year.
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People access care and support for various reasons.
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It could be to get support to establish safe and stable environments,
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to manage their physical and mental health or to live independently.
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Unpaid carers who provide care and support
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to family members or friends can also access social care.
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The term ‘social care’ covers a range of activities
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such as practical and emotional support, providing information,
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advice and equipment, safeguarding and personal care.
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Social care can take place in a range of settings,
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including people's homes, care homes,
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day centres, hospitals, or in other community locations.
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It is provided by organisations, including local authorities,
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private companies, charities, and not-for-profit organisations.
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A significant amount of care is also provided by unpaid carers.
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Tens of thousands of highly-skilled, well-qualified
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professionals work in social care in more than 75 roles.
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Most social care workers in Wales must register
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with Social Care Wales and follow codes of professional practice.
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The Codes set standards of behaviour to support people's safety and well-being.
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Social care workers support people to express what's important to them
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and set goals by building meaningful relationships that value people's
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experiences, language and culture.
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They support people to identify and make the most
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of their personal strengths, skills and support networks,
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including family, friends and resources in their local community.
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They work with people in crisis situations and over the longer term.
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Social care organisations work with other professions such as health, education
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and the police to provide services with integrity, empathy and expertise.
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A social care worker to me would be,
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amazing, fantastic, and caring,
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and help me live a normal life.
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To find out more about social care,
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visit socialcare.wales
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Want a career in care, visit
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wecare.wales.