Sign in

Social Care Wales

@socialcarewales.bsky.social
123 followers 66 following 183 posts

Wales's social care workforce regulator. Making a positive difference to social care in Wales.

PostsRepliesMedia
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join us and researchers from Cardiff University to hear about the key findings from our 2026 Have Your Say survey. 🗓️Thursday 15 October 2026 1:30pm – 3pm Free on-line event 👉 Register to attend the webinar, here: ow.ly/Z4fB50ZTuEj
Graphic promoting the 2026 Have Your Say survey for social care workers with event details on October 15 from 1:30pm to 3pm.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Today, we're joining regulators across the UK to celebrate 25 years of social work regulation 🎉 Read more about this important milestone and how regulators across the UK are marking the occasion: socialcare.wales/news-stories/celeb…
Nine images in a tile format reflecting the social care sector. The middle tile includes 'Celebrating 25 years' text and the Social Care Wales logo.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🎉 Nominations for the 2027 Accolades are now open! Do you know an individual, team or project making a real difference in social care, social work, childcare, play or early years in Wales? 👉 Submit your nomination today: socialcare.wales/news-stories...
001
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
📅 Save the date: social work conferences We’re holding two in-person conferences on: 📍 16 March – Llandudno 📍 18 March – Cardiff Registration opens 1 December. We're also looking for people to lead interactive workshops or have exhibition stalls. Interested? 👉 ow.ly/ooyu50ZQEpr
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
🌟 Early years and childcare workforce survey now open! 💬 Tell us what it’s like to work in the sector in Wales. The survey is completely anonymous and takes around 15 minutes to complete. 👉 Take part here: socialcare.wales/eycc-survey
A woman engaging with a young child in a colorful playroom, illustrating early years and childcare workforce survey.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
📢 We're recruiting! We're looking for a Director of Service Support and Improvement to join our Executive Management Team. Find out more and apply: jobs.socialcare.wales
Job opening for Director of Service Support and Improvement at Social Care Wales, leading strategic service enhancement and innovation.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🎙️Our Chief Exec Sarah McCarty was delighted to sit down with Llais's Chief Executive Alyson Thomas for the latest episode of its 'In conversation with podcast'. Listen to the episode here: youtu.be/WIJ8qRHgpdo?si=nCRS7ldDl-K…
Sarah McCarty and Alyson Thomas on the Llais podcast
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
🔎 Are you looking for a new opportunity? We're recruiting an Events and Communications Co-ordinator – Welsh essential to join the organisation! Please note that Welsh language skills are essential for this role. Closing date: 30 August. Find out more: jobs.socialcare.wales
Job opening for Events and Communications Co-ordinator at Social Care Wales.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
❓Want to know more about how social care works in Wales? The video below explains what social care is, who can access support and what support is available to them. 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=ijOvCHXfQJY
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
It's been almost a week since we celebrated the 2026 Caring in Welsh award! Congratulations to our winner, Jodie Evans, and to our highly commended finalists, Owain Simpson and Sian Francis 👏
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Social care is vital to many people in Wales, but it’s often misunderstood. More than 80,000 people work in social care in Wales. Take a look at our webpage which explains more about what social care is and how it works - socialcare.wales/about-us/what-is-s…
Graphic with text that says 'What is social care?'
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We're looking for a Assistant Director of Regulation (Deputy Registrar) to join the organisation! Find out more: jobs.socialcare.wales
Job advertisement for the role of Assistant Director of Regulation at Social Care Wales
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
🎉It was great getting to celebrate those that provide care and support through the medium of Welsh yesterday at the Caring in Welsh award ceremony. Thank you to everyone who nominated and voted!
Llun of the judges, finalists and winner of the Caring in Welsh awardPicture of the Caring in Welsh award winner, Jodie EvamsThe Eisteddfod sign in capital, red lettersThe Caring in Welsh ceremony taking place inside the Welsh Government tent
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
🌟Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award, Jodie Evans! #CaringinWelsh
Winner of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
We’re preparing for the #CaringinWelsh award ceremony here at the National Eisteddfod! The ceremony will begin today at 12pm. Read about our finalists here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
Picture of the Eisteddfod sign
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
🎉We’re looking forward to the Caring in Welsh award ceremony tomorrow! Come and celebrate with us in the Welsh Government tent, Maes D, at the National Eisteddfod, at 12pm. Use this maes map to find us: eisteddfod.wales/2026-maes-map #CaringinWelsh
Caring in Welsh award logo.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
There’s less than a week to go until the Caring in Welsh award ceremony! Where to find us at the National Eisteddfod in y Garreg Las: 📍Welsh Government tent, Maes D 📅12pm, Tuesday, 4 August.
Woman speaking at a podium during the Caring in Welsh 2025 award ceremony.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
Voting for the winner of the Caring in Welsh award has now closed. We received over 3,000 votes! We’ll announce the winner at an award ceremony at y Garreg Las National Eisteddfod at midday in the Welsh Government tent on 4 August. #CaringInWelsh
001
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
❗The public vote for the Caring in Welsh award closes today! Vote for your winner here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
Only one more day left to vote for the winner of the Caring in Welsh award 2026! Vote now: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Are you looking for a new career opportunity? We currently have two vacant posts live on our website. Find out more: jobs.socialcare.wales
Job advertisement promoting two vacant posts: Assistant Director of Regulation and Strength based practice manager
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Join us on the Mwy na Geiriau stand at the Eisteddfod. We’ll hear from: • an employer who supports staff on their Welsh language journey • a tutor helping learners • a learner who’s using more Welsh that they’d ever imagined. 📅 Wednesday, 5 August, 11am to 12pm 📍 Stand number 101 to 105
010
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The Caring in Welsh Award is an annual award that recognises, celebrates and shares the work of those who’ve made a real difference to people’s lives by providing care and support through the medium of Welsh. Vote now: ow.ly/3JGZ50ZnQx5 #CaringInWelsh
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
🌟Have you voted for the winner of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award yet? Visit our website to learn more about the finalists and vote: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026… #CaringInWelsh
Megaphone graphic with the text 'Vote for the winner of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award!'
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🥳Congratulations to those who’ve reached the final round of the 2026 Caring in Welsh award! Who will be the winner? You decide! socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026… #CaringInWelsh
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
It's already been a week since the #2026Accolades ceremony 😲 It's not too early to start thinking about nominations for the 2027 Accolades... Congratulations to Torfaen Play Service, winner of the Innovative ways of recruiting and retaining the workforce award!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
🥳 It was great getting to celebrate the outstanding work taking place across the sector at the #2026Accolades on Friday. Congratulations to the winner of the Effective use of digital and technology, 'Seeing is Believing', Isle of Anglesey County Council!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇Congratulations to Maxine Carr – winner of the WeCare Wales Award! #2026Accolades
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇The winner of the #2026Accolades ‘Supporting people to live the life that matters to them’ category is Mencap Môn, Llwybrau Llesiant, Conwy Connect and Stand North Wales Collaboration. Congratulations!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇Congratulations to Catherine Hevizi – winner of the Learner of the year Award! #2026Accolades
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇The winner of the #2026Accolades ‘Innovative ways of recruiting and retaining the workforce’ is Torfaen Play Service. Congratulations!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇The winner of the #2026Accolades ‘Effective use of digital and technology’ category is "Seeing is Believing", Anglesey County Council. Congratulations!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇Congratulations to Melvin Jones – winner of the Inspirational Leadership Award!! #2026Accolades
010
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🥇The winner of the #2026Accolades ‘Building bright futures for children and families’ category is KIDCARE4U Saturday Club – Congratulations!
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🎥 Don’t forget the 2026 Accolades awards ceremony is taking place today! Watch live from 1pm: www.youtube.com/live/AO46a1CzrXc The ceremony will be interpreted into British Sign Language (BSL) by Julie Doyle a Stephen Brattan-Wilson.
Picture of a podium on stage of the 2026 Accolades
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
🌟We’re getting ready for the 2026 Accolades awards ceremony here at the Park Gate Hotel, Cardiff! Check out this year’s finalists: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026… #2026Accolades
Picture of the ceremony room for the 2026 Accolades, with tables, a stage and a screen that says 2026 Accolades
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
📣 Tomorrow! The #2026Accolades awards ceremony! Did you know? You can watch the ceremony live from 1pm on 1 July here: www.youtube.com/live/AO46a1CzrXc
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Social care workers and employers in Wales should now work to our new Codes of Professional Practice. The codes set out what’s expected of workers and employers, helping to protect the public and maintain high standards. Head to socialcare.wales/codes to see the codes, guidance and resources
New Codes of Professional Practice now in place
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
🌟There's just one week to go until the #2026Accolades awards ceremony at the Park Gate Hotel, Cardiff. You can watch the ceremony live on YouTube. Bookmark the link and you’ll be all set to watch next week. www.youtube.com/live/AO46a1CzrXc
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
❗Nominations for the Caring in Welsh award close today at 5pm! Help us celebrate those who provide excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh and nominate today. Find out more: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
Woman speaking on stage podium during a formal event with seated audience and informational banners in the background.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
⏰ There’s only one day left to nominate for the #CaringinWelsh award! If you know a care worker, social worker or a childcare, play or early years worker who provides excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh, nominate them now: ow.ly/qOhp50ZfifN
ow.ly
2026 Caring in Welsh award
Find out more about the award that celebrates those who provide care and support through the medium of Welsh and how to nominate a worker. 
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
📢 This is the last week to nominate for the #CaringinWelsh award! Nominations for the award will close at 5pm on Wednesday. Help us celebrate those who provide excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh. Find out more: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
Woman speaking at a podium during the Caring in Welsh award ceremony under a tent with colourful bunting.
011
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
⏳Only five days left to nominate a worker for the #CaringinWelsh award! Nominate a care worker, social worker or a childcare, play or early years worker who provides excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh here: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026…
Woman speaking at a podium during the Caring in Welsh award ceremony under a tent with colorful bunting.
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
🌟There’s one week left to nominate a worker for the #CaringinWelsh award! If you know a care worker, social worker or a childcare, play or early years worker who provides excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh, nominate them now: ow.ly/JYg550ZasVc
Woman speaking at a podium during the Caring in Welsh award ceremony under a tent with colourful bunting.
100
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
It was great to be out in Cardiff today supporting Pride Cymru 🌈 Thank you to everyone who came and celebrated with us!  #PrideCymru 
Backs of people holding Pride flags
010
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We’re enjoying the celebrations in Cardiff today 🌈 #PrideCymru 
People waving Pride flags with the Social Care Wales logo
021
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
We’re at Pride Cymru today to share our support for and celebrate LGBTQ+ communities 🌈 We’re ready to start walking in the march through Cardiff city centre!  #PrideCymru 
People holding a Pride banner with Social Care Wales text on it
011
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 12/06/2026
🔎Are you searching for a new career opportunity? We've currently got a number of roles on our website. Find out more about them here: jobs.socialcare.wales
jobs.socialcare.wales
Current vacancies
Procurement Support Cardiff or St Asaph (Hybrid working) The Company At Social Care Wales, we provide national leadership and expertise in social care and early years in Wales. Our vision is to make a positive difference to care and support for children, adults and their families and carers. To do t…
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The Caring in Welsh award celebrates those that provide excellent care and support through the medium of Welsh. Nominate a worker for the Caring in Welsh award: socialcare.wales/the-accolades/2026… #CaringinWelsh
000
Social Care Wales @socialcarewales.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
💡 Come and find out how we can support you to develop and improve your practice and the services you provide. We're holding regular drop-in sessions to give you more information about how we support innovation. 🗓️ The first session is on 24 June. 👉 Find out more: ow.ly/tFry50Z8H5R
Two people sit facing each other in a meeting setting, one holding a tablet and gesturing while speaking. Overlaid text promotes Social Care Wales drop-in sessions offering support to develop and improve practice and services. Event details shown: 24 June, 10am to 12pm, online.
001