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Fast Track to Care Programme

Closing date 25/08/2026

Employer

Vale of Glamorgan County Council / Cyngor Bro Morgannwg

Location

  • Vale of Glamorgan
    • All areas

Job details

Contract hours
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Pay
£Not Supplied per year
Area of care
Social Care

Job description

About us

The Fast Track to Care Programme is an initiative that sets out provide residents of the Vale of Glamorgan with the skills necessary to pursue a lasting career in care. In partnership with Communities for Work, the Fast Track to Care programme offers ongoing support after completion to aid your transition into employment.

About the role

Pay Details: N/A

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: N/A

Main Place of Work: Remote/Hybrid

Temporary Reason: Training

Description:

Fast Track to Care: Supporting New Careers in Social Care

The Vale of Glamorgan Council’s Fast Track to Care programme is working in partnership with Communities for Work to offer tailored support, free training, and direct access to social care employers across the region.

This initiative is designed for residents of the Vale of Glamorgan who have little or no care experience and are interested in starting a meaningful career in the sector.

The programme offers:

  • One-to-one support from the Communities for Work team
  • A 3-day WeCare Wales Introduction to Social Care course
  • Access to training from the Vale of Glamorgan Council
  • Job-matching with over 20 local care providers
  • Ongoing support with applications, interviews, and further training

Participants can also access accredited training aligned with their preferred care roles, including:

  • Emergency First Aid
  • Manual Handling
  • Infection Control
  • Medication Awareness

 If you live in the Vale of Glamorgan and are looking to start a rewarding career in care, this could be your next step.

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