Deputy Minister for Social Services, Julie Morgan has this week (Tuesday 31 May) announced the appointment of Helen Mary Jones to the Social Care Wales Board.
Julie Morgan said: “I am delighted to appoint Helen Mary Jones as a new Member of the Social Care Wales Board. She will bring a huge amount of experience and knowledge to the Board.
The Board of Social Care Wales is collectively responsible for ensuring that Social Care Wales’ strategic direction is focussed on the well-being goals for Wales, the principles of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014 and the requirements of the Regulation and Inspection (Wales) Act 2016.
I would like to thank all candidates who applied to become a Member of the Social Care Wales Board. The pool of applicants for both positions was very strong with a diverse range of interests and skills.”
Social Care Wales was established under the provision of the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014. Social Care Wales is responsible for acting as the professional regulator for the social care workforce and leading improvement in the sector.
The appointment of Helen Mary Jones will run from 1 May 2022 to 30 April 2026 and she will be paid £282 per day based on a time commitment of 24 days per year.
