Despite the current economic difficulties, one area still taking on staff is the adult care sector.

A recent study of more than 200,000 students who graduated last year found that many more are now going into nursing or social work, while fewer are starting careers in finance.

Pembrokeshire currently has 44 job vacancies in its care sector.

To promote these and provide information on working in care, Pembrokeshire County Council's social care workforce development programme - with the support of local employers - will be running a Careers Week at various venues across the County from 11th May.

The event is aimed at people looking for a career change and those with experience caring for a relative or friend, who may be considering care work. 

People will be able to discuss the adult social care jobs available with representatives of Pembrokeshire Council and local employers and there will also be an opportunity to speak to those already working in social care to gain an insight into the rewards and benefits of caring for others.

Councillor David Wildman, Cabinet Member for Adult Services and Care said the demand for social care was set to grow over the next 20 years.

"People are living longer, but not necessarily healthier, lives and so they may need more support as they get older," he said.

"Caring for others can be a very rewarding career and in these uncertain times provides rare job security."

The Careers Week will be visiting the following venues:

 11th May: Milford Haven

Careers Wales West Centre

9.30am to 4pm

 12th May: Haverfordwest

Careers Wales West Centre

9.30am to 4pm

and Haverfordwest Leisure Centre

12noon to 4pm

13th May: Narberth

Bloomfield Centre

9.30am to 12.30pm

Tenby, De Valence Pavillion

12noon to 4pm

14th May: Pembroke Dock

Pembrokeshire County Council Development Centre, London Road

9.30am to 12.30pm

Fishguard Town Hall

10am to 3.30pm

 15th May: Crymych

Leisure Centre

10am to 3.30pm

For more information contact the Pembrokeshire social care workforce programme on 01646 683153