Social Care Workforce Development Programme

We recognise that our workforce is our greatest asset and are integral to the delivery of high-quality, outcome focused, person-centred services.

The Social Care Workforce Development Programme (SCWDP) provides comprehensive training and development in partnership with social care providers.

There is a wide range of opportunities for the social care workforce to access.

Training is available to practitioners working with and caring for adults, children and carers across the statutory, independent and third sector in Bridgend County Borough.

Our professionally qualified team has a wide range of knowledge and skills to help ensure they provide the best service possible to our customers.

Course Information Booklet

View and download our Social Care Workforce Development Programme (SCWDP) information booklet.

Bridgend Social Care Workforce Academy (also known as SCWDP) brings a range of learning opportunities for social care staff, foster carers and volunteers.

Available to all social care organisations based within Bridgend County Borough, our courses are offered free of charge.

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Learning and development opportunities are advertised online.

As a course becomes available it will be posted on the website, please note that some areas of learning and development identified in the programme may be available later in the year and will not yet be showing on the website or may have been cancelled. 

Courses not identified in the programme may be added during the year in response to the needs of the sector.

Awards and Qualifications

Information about Social Care Workforce Development Programme (SCWDP) qualifications:

  • Adults and Children's Social Work
  • Adults Direct Care Services
  • Children's Residential Care Services

Apply 

Please return completed application forms to:

Address: Social Care Workforce Development, Level 2 Civic Offices, Bridgend County Borough Council, Angel Street, Bridgend, CF31 4WB
Email Address: SCWDP@bridgend.gov.uk

Contact

We recognise that the programme should be flexible such that it can react to the changing context of social care.

If learning and development needs arise during the year, please get in touch with us to discuss how these can be supported.

Email Address: scwdp@bridgend.gov.uk

Commissioned provider and other statutory partner organisations

For commissioned provider and other statutory partner organisation training, please contact:

Email Address: scwdp@bridgend.gov.uk

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