Care Worker Card
1087 days ago
Those employed in a care role are being urged to sign up to the new Care Worker Card.
Social Care Wales introduced the Social Care Worker card last year. That card ceased to be valid on May 1, 2021.
As with the original card, the new Care Worker Card is for everyone employed in a care role in Wales, not only those on the Social Care Wales register.
Whilst the card is being sent out to all those registered with Social Care Wales, we are helping to distribute to social care workers who work for or with the authority but who may not be registered with Social Care Wales. This may include, but not limited to:
- Social work support workers
- Shared lives support workers
- Foster carers
- Personal assistants
The Care Worker Card is different to the original card as it provides access to a cashback card, as well as a variety of retail offers, through Discounts for Carers.
Card holders will also have access to existing preferential shopping arrangements at certain supermarkets where those still apply. Social Care Wales will also continue letting card holders know of any resources, such as mobile applications, they can use to help maintain their physical and mental well-being during and after this pandemic.
Even though the new card is only available as a digital version, those without a smartphone can still get the same benefits if they have an e-mail address and access to the internet.
Find out more about this and how to sign-up and what’s on offer by visiting their Frequently Asked Questions page.