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Social Care Council

About Us

We are the regulator responsible for raising standards in Social Work and Social Care in Northern Ireland.

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Fitness to Practise

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

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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.

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Our new contact and enquiries page has everything you need to get in contact with the social care council.

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My Account

Pay fees, update registration details and record Post Registration Training and Learning.

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Interested in becoming a social worker?

To become part of a profession that empowers people to live safely and independently, apply to study a social work degree now.

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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?

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Latest news

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Funding now available for training and development

01 December 2022

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Workforce Survey

25 November 2022

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Northern Ireland Social Care Council Shortlisted in Investors in People Awards 2022

24 October 2022

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Social Care Council launch new and improved Learning Zone

19 October 2022

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

18 October 2022

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Social Care Council shorted listed for top European award – we need your vote!

13 October 2022

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‘Thank you’ says Northern Ireland’s social care regulator as it turns 21

03 October 2022

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Social Care Council congratulate social workers who are shaping the future of social work

28 September 2022

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Help shape the curriculum for Year 4 of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council ECHO Knowledge Network!

22 September 2022

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Upcoming events

24 Nov 2022

Social Care Managers' Forum - Belfast

Venue
Crumlin Road Gaol, Belfast 53-55 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST

Time
9:00am - 1:00pm

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22 Nov 2022

Keeping a Quiet Mind in the Midst of Chaos - Strategies for Social Workers

Venue
Zoom

Time
12:00 - 1:30pm

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