The Qualification Framework sets out the required qualifications needed to register as a social care manager. Where you do not hold one of these but hold an alternative qualification which meets agreed essential criteria, completion of the Induction Framework can enable you to register with Social Care Wales either:
- for the first time or;
- to move to a different part of the Register.
If you wish to use this route to register, you will need to submit an application to the registration team. If the application is successful, you should complete the Induction Framework within the first 12 months of your registration and must provide evidence of this as part of your renewal of registration.
If you are already registered with us and wish to change your registration to another part of the Register, you do not need to submit a new application. You will need to send an email to registrants@socialcare.wales, requesting a change to your registration.
-
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Adults' Residential Management) Wales and Northern Ireland
-
NVQ 4 Leadership and Management for Care Services
-
NVQ 4 Management (Assessed in a Social Care Setting)
-
NVQ 4 Registered Managers Award
-
NVQ 4 Health and Social Care (Adults)
-
Any of the level 3 qualifications listed on the Qualification Framework for adult care home workers.
or
-
University of South Wales Certificate Step up to Management (Social Care Wales)
plus
Enrolment on the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (any management pathway) Wales and Northern Ireland.
Those enrolled on the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services will need to complete this within their first 3 year period of registration.
Or for people registered before May 2013:
-
Social Work qualification approved by Social Care Wales