Fast Track to Care Programme


Company:	Vale of Glamorgan Council
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Working pattern:	Remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	15 Sept 2026

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Summary

losing date

05-Jan-2027

Reference Number

FTTC0001

Location

Barry

Contract Type

Jobs Fair / Training / Other

Position Type

N/A

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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.

Apply now or for more information contact:

jbrookes@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk

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