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

Fitness to Practise

Our role is to protect the public by ensuring our Registrants are fit to continue practising.

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

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.

Study a Degree in Social Work

A Degree in Social Work gives you lots of choices. There are lots of different jobs, from child and family social work across all ages to criminal justice depending on which groups of people you want to work with.

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Social Care Stories

Our series of short films and photographs tell the stories of our social care workforce during the Covid-19 pandemic and through to today. Watch their inspirational journeys for an insight into a rewarding and fulfilling career.

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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?

‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way’ - film highlights story of leading NI disability activist

01 December 2023

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

15 November 2023

Being a reflective social care worker – new resource launched to help you take the time to stop and think, for better care

08 November 2023

Report on the social and economic value of the UK's adult social care sector - Tender opportunity available

03 November 2023

Last podcast episode of the 2023 series – Human rights and social work – making it real in practice 

01 November 2023

Online conference for Approved Social Workers and their managers in Northern Ireland

27 October 2023

Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference – Save the date and call for abstracts

23 October 2023

New podcast episode – Leadership in social work – what does it mean for you?

18 October 2023

Social Care Council publishes 2022/2023 Annual Report and Accounts

09 October 2023

Upcoming events

05 Dec 2023

Hourglass: A Unique Service for Older Victim-Survivors of abuse.

Venue
Zoom

Time
12:00 - 1:30pm

20 Mar 2024

Research conference – Save the date/abstract call

Venue
Belfast Castle

Time
All day

Working Together. Making a Difference.

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‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way’ - film highlights story of leading NI disability activist

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

Being a reflective social care worker – new resource launched to help you take the time to stop and think, for better care

Report on the social and economic value of the UK's adult social care sector - Tender opportunity available

Last podcast episode of the 2023 series – Human rights and social work – making it real in practice

Online conference for Approved Social Workers and their managers in Northern Ireland

Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference – Save the date and call for abstracts

New podcast episode – Leadership in social work – what does it mean for you?

Social Care Council publishes 2022/2023 Annual Report and Accounts

Upcoming events

Hourglass: A Unique Service for Older Victim-Survivors of abuse.

Research conference – Save the date/abstract call