Cardiff Cares Academy

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Cardiff Cares Academy is recruiting and training new Care Workers for the city’s social care sector

Jobs available now.

You can start your career immediately and change people’s lives for the better.

Free driving lessons

We have funding available to help you complete driving lessons.

Free DBS check

We can pay for your Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) application.

Are you interested in a career in social care? You can make a difference, start your career as a Care Worker today.

As a Care Worker, you will:

  • change people’s lives for the better
  • use your skills and experience to help others live more independently
  • receive personalised training and support
  • be supported to find the right role for you

There are a number of vacancies available across a number of care roles

Residential Care

Support people in a care home rather than in their own home or family home.

Domiciliary Care

Provide services and support for people living in their own home.

Day Centre Opportunities

Provide a range of support for adults living with Dementia in a Day Centre setting.

Care Work provides you with experience working with people who need your help, such as:

  • children and young people
  • older people
  • people with a learning disability
  • people with a physical disability
  • people with mental health issues, or
  • individuals who require support due to substance misuse.

What training and support will you get?

  • Understanding different care roles
  • Dementia Awareness training
  • Safeguarding in Health and Social Care
  • Employability skills such as Confidence building, team working and communication skills
  • Level 2 Food safety in Catering

We have a dedicated team of mentors and trainers who will help you.

Take the next steps to your career in care

Contact us and start your career as Care Worker by calling 029 2087 1071 or emailing cardiffcaresacademy@cardiff.gov.uk

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