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A podcast from the Northern Ireland Social Care Council, presented by Dr Wendy Austin.

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Raising a concern

Everyone - service users, carers, employers, fellow social care practitioners, other professions and the general public - should act if they have serious concerns about a worker's standard of conduct or practice.

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Career guidance

Find out about a Career in Social Work and Social Care - careers that makes a difference and improves the lives of others?

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Learning Zone

Supporting registrants continuous learning journeys, providing access to a range of learning resources and guidance on induction, PRTL, qualifications, the Degree in Social Work, practice learning, AYE and Professional in Practice Framework. You will also find out about NOS and Apprenticeships.

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Care in Practice (CiP) Framework

The CiP Framework is for everyone who is a registered social care practitioner. Social care practitioners provide high quality, safe and effective social care practice, supporting people of all ages with a range of diverse and complex needs.

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My portal

Need to register a new application, renew your existing registration or pay a fee? Are you an employer who wants to check an employee’s registration? Do this by accessing your ‘My portal’ account.

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Interested in becoming a social worker?

To train to be a social worker in Northern Ireland (NI), you need to undertake the Honours Degree in Social Work.

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Search the register

Check the registration status of a Social Worker or Social Care Worker working in Northern Ireland.

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Raise a concern

Do you have a serious concern about a workers standard of practice that may affect public protection or confidence in the profession?

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Research and data

Research and data form an integral part of the work of the Social Care Council. We use evidence to inform, advise and educate and support continuous improvement of the workforce and inform and improve regulatory processes and outcomes.

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Latest news

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New podcast episode: How social work is supporting diverse communities in Northern Ireland

08 October 2025

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Vote for us now! CiP Framework shortlisted for European award

03 October 2025

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Care in Practice Framework sent to all social care employers in Northern Ireland

30 September 2025

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#Yes2SocialWork campaign launches to inspire the next generation of social workers

25 September 2025

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New podcast episode: 'Embrace the stretch' Professional in Practice (PiP) - Supporting social workers to learn and develop

24 September 2025

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Funding available for training and development for independent social care sector - Apply now!

24 September 2025

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Celebrating social work - 175 social workers receive NI award for learning

18 September 2025

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Evidence into Practice Special Interest Group (EiPSIG) - New seminar

18 September 2025

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New podcast episode: Research into practice in social work and social care

10 September 2025

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Upcoming events

27 Nov 2025

Autumn Social Care Managers' Forum - Antrim

Venue
Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim

Time
9:30am - 1pm

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18 Nov 2025

Autumn Social Care Managers' Forum - Armagh

Venue
Armagh City Hotel, Armagh

Time
9:30am - 1pm

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System alert – Public Facing Register

We are aware of a technical issue affecting a number of registrants who are unable to view their registration status on the Public Register Facing Register (the Register). Employers are also experiencing this when they are using the Register to look up the details of registrants. We are working to resolve this. Affected registrants should continue to work whilst their record on the Register is updated. If any further information is required by an individual registrant or employer, please email: registration@niscc.hscni.net.