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7 February 2024
Introduction to childcare pilot project with schools.
Our new pilot scheme to promote working in early years and childcare as a rewarding and viable career choice for young people is now underway. Cwmbran High School has become the first school in Wales to take part in a pilot project to offer a childcare course to pupils at secondary school. The school hosted […]
6 February 2024
The 2024 Have Your Say Survey is now live
Social Care Wales want to hear what you think about working in social care and things such as pay and conditions, your health and well-being, and what you like about working in the sector, as part of our 2024 Have Your Say survey. They need as many of you as possible to complete the survey, […]
13 December 2023
Introduction to social care is a finalist in the Tomorrow’s Care Awards
A massive congratulations to WeCare Wales’s Introduction to social care team, which has been chosen as a finalist at the Tomorrow’s Care Awards. The awards, which are organised by Tomorrow’s Care, celebrate innovative products and services from across the care sector. Introduction to social care is one of 25 finalists up for the awards. The […]
24 October 2023
New Welsh language level checker available for social care workers
Social care workers in Wales can now use a free online tool to assess their Welsh language skills. Social Care Wales have worked with the National Centre for Learning Welsh to develop a ‘Level Checker’ for the social care sector. The Level Checker is an online assessment to help you find out your Welsh language level […]
24 July 2023
2023 Caring in Welsh award finalists
Find out more about the award that celebrates those who provide care through the medium of Welsh and vote for the winner What is the Caring in Welsh award? The Caring in Welsh Award is a Social Care Wales annual award that recognises, celebrates and shares the work of those who’ve made a real difference […]
9 June 2023
Encouraging Welsh speakers to consider a career in care
The National Eisteddfod is the highlight of the cultural calendar in Wales. On Thursday 10 August, we are delighted to sponsor this unique festival by creating a Care Day. With this partnership we hope to attract Welsh speakers of all levels to consider a career in care. Come and meet us at this lively festival. […]
June 2023
Nominations are now open for the 2023 Caring in Welsh award
Search begins for workers providing excellent care and support in Welsh We are sponsoring this year’s Caring in Welsh award. The award recognises and celebrates workers who make a positive difference to people’s lives by providing care and support through the medium of Welsh. It is open to any paid workers who work in social […]
7 June 2023
A students guide to social care
Are you thinking about working in care? Do you think you have the right skills? Find out if care could be your perfect career with our interactive guide to social care. This guide showcases the different roles available in social care and provides information on the various pathways into the sector. WeCare Wales – make […]
19 May 2023
New free course helps social care workers learn Welsh
Social care workers in Wales can now learn Welsh for free thanks to a new online course. Social Care Wales have created the Camau course in partnership with the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and the National Centre for Learning Welsh especially for people working in social care. It offers bitesize, flexible learning that […]