WeCare Wales aims to raise awareness and understanding of social care, early years and childcare and attract
more people with the right skills and values to work in caring roles with children and adults.
If you have a positive attitude and a commitment to care for others, then for most roles you can gain any training
and qualifications you need on the job. There are lots of ways to work flexibly, so you can fit caring for people
around you and your family.
For the right people, it’s one of the most rewarding careers there is. Learn about the jobs available in
working with children and adults in Wales.
Find job vacancies in care near you on our jobs portal.
Real stories from real people
Find out if you have what it takes from our case studies below.
#WeCareWales December 2020 TV Advert
WeCare Wales launches its new job portal with a TV advert at the forefront of the campaign.
A big thank you to Karima and Pineshield Health and Social Care for helping us create this special film.
For more information on working in social care, visit www.WeCare.wales/jobs
Karen Wood
Social Care Nurse and Home Care Manager
Karen began her social care journey at 18 and worked in a learning disability school. After years of progression, she has won Wales Nurse of the Year and has worked in social care settings as a Nurse all her career.
Helen Dobson
Social Worker
Helen was a supply teacher in primary schools for thirty years, but one day she decided that she wanted to do more to make a difference, so she did her MSc in Social Care and became a Social Worker.
Job vacancies in care
Wales needs more social care workers.
Many people working in social care have made the jump from jobs such as hospitality or retail. Use your transferable skills and apply for roles in your area now.