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Guidance for employing 16 and 17 year olds in the Social Care Sector in Wales
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You can employ 16 and 17 year olds in the social care sector in Wales.
16 and 17 year olds are still classed as children. There are some considerations you need to take into account, but these should not be seen as barriers to employment.
Young people can make a valuable contribution. Some will have experience of caring for family members or other relevant life skills.
You need to ensure that young people are not discriminated against because of their age.
You should:
You can find more information about the regulations here.
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