The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) are pleased to announce an expansion on funding available for social care qualifications.
This funding is being provided by the Department of Health to support social care workforce reform in Northern Ireland and is available for the following qualifications:
- Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice
- Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (Train the trainer)
- Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Northern Ireland)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Health and Social Care
This funding is open to social care workers with one month of experience or more in their current role.
Managed by the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council), the funding enables social care workers on their career journey on the Care in Practice Framework and will support their professional development.
The deadline for new applications to access this funding is 5pm, 28 February, 2025.
There is no age restriction on applications and each social care organisation must source qualification provision from an appropriate training provider.
Please note,applications for funding must be signed off by a CEO, Director or a Senior Manager/Manager within each organisation.
In the event that the number of applicants exceed capacity, a reserve list will be in place should further funding become available.
To apply
Organisations must complete and submit an online application form by 5pm on 28 February, 2025.
Please note only online applications will be accepted.
Click here for the full application form
For more information on qualification funding and the terms and conditions that apply, please click here.
For any questions or queries please email: seamus.mcaleese@niscc.hscni.net sharon.foster@niscc.hscni.net mervyn.bothwell@niscc.hscni.net