News Archive

• Published 26/11/2021

The Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) has recently published its National Overview Report for Assurance Checks and Flintshire has received positive feedback in several areas.

• Published 05/10/2021

Between the 11-17th of October, WeCare Wales week will shine a light on what working in Social Care, early year and Childcare is really like. The weeks aim is to highlight the variety of jobs that are available in the sector and to give the Social Care sector the recognition it deserves for all it's hard work.

• Published 28/09/2021

Flintshire Communities For Work have created an opportunity for you to gain training, skills and experience in the Social Care sector.

• Published 17/05/2021

The Council and partners invite you to help shape a Dementia Strategy for Flintshire.

• Published 10/05/2021

Five simple things we can all do to give our wellbeing a boost.

• Published 28/04/2021

Flintshire Communities For Work have created an opportunity for you to gain training, skills and experience in the Social Care sector.

• Published 18/03/2021

Do you have what it takes to inspire others to work in care?

• Published 16/03/2021

Social Workers aim to improve the lives of the people they work with. They support people through social and personal difficulties, while promoting their human rights and well-being.

• Published 16/12/2020

We all need to take steps to make sure we don't invite coronavirus into our homes this Christmas.

• Published 18/11/2020

Flintshire County Council has embarked on an exciting journey to challenge and change their traditional recruitment processes to recruit people with the right values in to social care roles.

• Published 16/11/2020

During WeCare Wales Week 16 – 22 November, Communities For Work (CFW) are working in partnership with Flintshire County Council's Workforce Development Team to deliver its third 'Pathway into Social Care' training programme.

• Published 13/11/2020

Flintshire County Council Social Services came highly commended in the Social Care Wales Accolades recently

• Published 05/11/2020

A virtual jobs fair for the care sector is taking place to support job seekers and providers alike to access and share job vacancies as well as sharing valuable resource in order to recruit new people to enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career in the sector.

• Published 14/10/2020

Search through current job vacancies in care

• Published 28/09/2020

Helping us all to support the NHS by reducing the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Published 22/09/2020

When it meets on 22 September, the Council's Cabinet will be asked to note and be assured by the Care Inspectorate Wales (CIW) positive assessment of the Council's performance during the 2019/20.

• Published 16/09/2020

Flintshire County Council has teamed up with Mind in North East Wales to provide extra support for social care workers.

• Published 25/08/2020

In response to a national shortage of carers and to meet the growing demand for care Flintshire Council, with the financial support of the Welsh Government and Cadwyn Clwyd, have introduced an innovative new approach to increasing the number of carers able to deliver care to its residents. This new approach is called Micro-Care.

• Published 30/06/2020

What do you need to do?

• Published 10/06/2020

Updates from the Health Board

• Published 03/06/2020

Micro-Care describes very small businesses ranging from sole-traders up to businesses employing five people, who offer flexible and personalised care, support or well-being type services to vulnerable people, tailored to the individual's needs.

• Published 06/05/2020

A carer's poem about her job has been brought to life in the form of a television advert, created by the WeCare Wales campaign.

• Published 06/04/2020

Flintshire County Council has developed an online map to assist residents locate services available in their local area.

• Published 01/04/2020

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board is seeking volunteers to support their local NHS during this exceptionally challenging time.

• Published 23/03/2020

Now more than ever, people are needed to provide care and support to those who are vulnerable in our communities.

• Published 23/03/2020

View the latest information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on the Public Health Wales website

• Published 12/03/2020

Communities For Work Flintshire in partnership with Flintshire Social Services has successfully delivered two innovative "Pathway into Social Care" training programmes to give local people an opportunity to gain the training and skills necessary to work in the Social Care sector.

• Published 28/02/2020

I'm Dai Williams, and I from Rhos on Sea, Colwyn Bay, and I'm a Shared Lives Carer.

• Published 27/01/2020

There may be barriers to transport across North Wales, particularly for people who do not have access to a car. People have identified that problems with transport, particularly public transport, prevent them from accessing work or education.

• Published 19/12/2019

Flintshire County Council's domiciliary care provider, Premier Care Plus, is donating a Christmas feast for their clients who are facing Christmas alone.

• Published 28/11/2019

Flintshire County Council is backing the WeCare campaign.

• Published 27/11/2019

Become a carer with PSS Shared Lives and build a rewarding career that suits you, and works around the kids. • Be your own boss • Choose your own working hours - and be around for the kids • Work from home (or the park, café, or cinema) • Help change someone's life for the better • No previous experience required

• Published 15/11/2019

Members of Flintshire's Cabinet will be given an update on the innovative programme 'Progress for Providers – Creating a Place Called Home … Delivering What Matters' when they meet later this month.

• Published 15/11/2019

This guide explains what you can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support.

• Published 11/11/2019

Wales has become the first part of the UK to introduce a single set of safeguarding guidelines to help protect children and adults at risk with the launch of the new Wales Safeguarding Procedures mobile app at an event in Cardiff today.

• Published 02/09/2019

Those looking to forge a career in the care sector in Wales will be able to study for new health and social care, early years and childcare qualifications from toda

• Published 01/08/2019

To celebrate Care Week 2019, Flintshire County Council is hosting a series of drop-in sessions and a Roadshow between 9 and 12 September to highlight the wide range of work opportunities in Adult Social Care across the county. This could be from working to support people in their own homes or in a residential home, becoming a 'Shared Lives' carer or starting your own business because you have spotted a need in your community that you can fill.

• Published 04/07/2019

Flintshire Social Services, along with its partners, are currently reviewing its carer services. To ensure that services are designed around what matters to you we'd like your feedback. Your answers will be used to design and develop services that meet your needs now and in the future.

• Published 01/07/2019

Welcome to the eighth annual report for social services in Flintshire and our third under both the requirements of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. The purpose of the report is to reflect on how we have performed during 2018/19, and to highlight our priorities and intentions for 2019/20.

• Published 05/06/2019

My name is Vernon Bailey, and I'm a recovering addict, and I work with CAIS at Hafan Wen as a Heathcare Support Worker.

• Published 04/06/2019

Flintshire County Council are seeking to employ an enthusiastic, passionate and knowledgeable Planning & Development Officer to support current and emerging small social care enterprises, sometimes referred to as 'Micro-care', who will deliver direct personalised care to Flintshire residents. These enterprises will operate in local communities to offer flexibility and personalised care services, opportunities for economic development and will play a role in building resilience within communities.

• Published 31/05/2019

I have been a Home Care Assistant with Bluebird Care for 5 months now and love it. It makes me feel good knowing I am able to support people who are not able to do it for themselves. It is a really rewarding role and I also enjoy the travelling from house to house as I maintain my independence too.

• Published 30/05/2019

Communities For Work Flintshire has successfully delivered another Pathway into Social Care training programme to give local people an opportunity to gain the training and skills necessary to work in the Social Care sector.

• Published 01/05/2019

The Welsh Government has published a written statement with an update on implementation of the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. The statement was issued today, on behalf of the Deputy Minister for Health and Social Services.

• Published 21/03/2019

Hi, I'm Pauline Arrow-Smith and I'm a Senior Carer at Willowdale Care Home.

• Published 21/03/2019

I'm Cara Lloyd, I'm 21 years old, and I work for Premier Care Plus as a Care Practitioner

• Published 14/03/2019

Flintshire County Council's Cabinet Members have agreed that the Council moves towards becoming a Dementia Friendly Organisation.

• Published 12/03/2019

Domiciliary care workers can now sign up to receive an alert when a new route to register becomes available.

• Published 11/03/2019

Wales will need thousands more people to work in caring roles with adults and children by 2030 if it is to keep pace with the growing demand for care services and provide support for communities across the country.

• Published 01/03/2019

The hard working team of carers not only delivered high quality care on 1st March, but also made service users smile on St David's Day.

• Published 26/11/2018

A Training Needs Analysis is currently being carried out for social care providers in the Independent and 3rd Sector in Flintshire. The analysis is being co-ordinated by the North Wales Social Care Workforce Development Partnership.

• Published 20/09/2018

A project led by Flintshire Social Services has won one prestigious national award and was selected as a finalist in another.

• Published 19/09/2018

Looking for Support? Need advice about what is available locally to assist with an existing health condition? Come along to the Flintshire Health and Well Being event in Connah's Quay Civic Hall to see what is in the area.

• Published 17/09/2018

A social gathering where people with memory loss and their carers can come together in a safe supportive environment. Guests can share conversation over a cup of tea in a relaxed atmosphere that sometimes includes music, art or other forms of entertainment.

• Published 14/09/2018

The things that make somewhere a good place to live and work can change as we get older.

• Published 14/09/2018

Dementia Drop-In, Mold

• Published 05/09/2018

Finalists announced for prestigious Accolades that recognise excellence in care

• Published 05/09/2018

Interested in becoming a Care Ambassador?

• Published 18/07/2018

Progress for Providers in Care Homes is a self-assessment tool for managers to use with their staff to check how they are doing in delivering personalised support for people living in care homes.

• Published 17/07/2018

This is a door-to-door service using cars or minibuses for individuals who are either unable or find it difficult to use or access mainstream transport services and need to travel to their GP surgery or other health related appointments (e.g. dentist/optician).

• Published 02/07/2018

The Vice Chairman of Flintshire County Council has helped another Flintshire resident celebrate a special birthday.

• Published 19/06/2018

The Chairman of Flintshire County Council has helped another Flintshire resident celebrate a special birthday.

• Published 11/06/2018

Flintshire County Council was delighted to welcome Sally Holland, The Children's Commissioner for Wales to launch Flintshire's Early Help Hub recently.

• Published 21/05/2018

Huw Irranca Davies AM, Welsh Government Minister for Children, Older People and Social Care recently visited Llys Jasmine in Mold, a ground-breaking extra care and dementia scheme which opened in summer 2013.

• Published 17/05/2018

Flintshire County Council's Cabinet is to consider a report seeking its approval to contract with Kier Construction for the construction of a new Social Services Learning Disability Day and Work Opportunities Centre on the campus of the former John Summers High School in Queensferry at its meeting on Tuesday, 22 May.

• Published 16/04/2018

A photographic exhibition to promote a better understanding of Autism is being hosted at Theatr Clwyd in Mold. The exhibition is based on the inspirational photographic work of Ken Ashton, a local artist who has recently been diagnosed as having Autism, having previously found difficulties fitting in to community services.

• Published 15/03/2018

Flintshire is one of only four local authorities and the only North Wales authority to be given the highest rating in all 15 areas. The report also highlights Flintshire as an example of innovative or best practice on five occasions.

• Published 08/03/2018

Local residents have recently gained training, skills and experience in the social care sector thanks to Flintshire Communities First.

• Published 08/02/2018

Live independently in your own home, with flexible care services on site

• Published 07/02/2018

This film looks at how the Act will affect service users. It was developed by the Social Services Improvement Agency alongside the Care Council and other partners, and can be used with members of the public and the workforce.

• Published 07/02/2018

We want to improve the day to day experiences of people living in Flintshire care homes by enabling them to make more choices about the things that matter most to them and by knowing how best to support them.

• Published 07/02/2018

In Flintshire, we recognise everyone for their individuality and in social care, we aim to do as much as possible so you can remain independent, have choices and enjoy the things you like to do. We call this 'person-centred care'.

• Published 05/12/2017

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