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Care to chat?

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 workers, 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 Parctice (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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Social care stories

Over 40,000 social care workers are making a difference in people’s lives across Northern Ireland. We are sharing their stories and shining a light on the men and women who dedicate themselves to social care. They believe in better. They believe in making a difference.

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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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Future is bright for social care as new learning and development framework steps up a gear

03 June 2025

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Appointment of three new non-executive members to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council)

23 May 2025

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Spring edition of the Knowledge Exchange and Evidence Newsletter now live

22 May 2025

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The ‘Care to chat’ podcast’s third series kicks off with a focus on ‘Precious memories’ during Dementia Action Week

21 May 2025

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New Social Care Managers' Forums Announced

12 May 2025

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Lunchtime Seminars - new dates for May

01 May 2025

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Want to make a difference? Recruitment competition begins for a new Social Care Council CEO

01 April 2025

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Northern Ireland Social Care Council recognised at Social Work Awards

28 March 2025

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Report shows social workers’ commitment to education and training is impressive

24 March 2025

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Upcoming events

20 May 2025

Lunchtime Seminar - Eating, Drinking and Swallowing (Dysphagia) Awareness Session

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Online

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12noon - 1.30pm

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28 May 2025

Lunchtime Seminar - Planning for failure: personal education plans (PEPs) for children in care in Northern Ireland

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Online

Time
12noon - 1.30pm

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System upgrade - Notice of May downtime

Due to a planned system upgrade, the Social Care Council website and Learning Zone will be offline intermittently for a period of time on the morning of Tuesday, 20 May 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience. You will still be able to access online services using My Portal.