Fast Track to Care Programme

Posting date17 August 2026

Closing date15/09/2026 23:59:00

SalaryMeets national minimum wage,

Location

CompanyVale of Glamorgan Council

Job typePERMANENT

HoursPart Time

Reference6a8303550e0eda050e2f6772

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losing date
05-Jan-2027
Reference Number
FTTC0001
Location
Barry
Contract Type
Jobs Fair / Training / Other
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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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