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Last Destination for the 'Holding Space: Inside Social Work' Photo Exhibition.

14 April 2026
Pictured at the Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic campus, celebrating the 'Holding Space: Inside social work' exhibition reaching its final destination are (L-R): Mandi MacDonald, Professor Child and Family Social Work, Queens University Belfast; Stephanie Robinson, Guardian Services Manager, Children’s Court Guardians Agency; Marie-Louise Sloan, Director of Children’s Services and Executive Director of Social Work, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust; Karen Harvey Professional advisor, Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority; David Wylie, Service Manager, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Clare Joyce, Staff Tutor Social Work, Open University; Sharon Rivers, Head of School of Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion, Belfast Metropolitan College; Helen McVicker, Interim Director of Regulation and Standards, Social Care Council and Niall McAreavy, Social Work Lecturer, Belfast Metropolitan College.
Pictured at the Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic campus, celebrating the ‘Holding Space: Inside social work’ exhibition reaching its final destination are (L-R): Mandi MacDonald, Professor Child and Family Social Work, Queens University Belfast; Stephanie Robinson, Guardian Services Manager, Children’s Court Guardians Agency; Marie-Louise Sloan, Director of Children’s Services and Executive Director of Social Work, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust; Karen Harvey Professional advisor, Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority; David Wylie, Service Manager, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust; Clare Joyce, Staff Tutor Social Work, Open University; Sharon Rivers, Head of School of Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion, Belfast Metropolitan College; Helen McVicker, Interim Director of Regulation and Standards, Social Care Council and Niall McAreavy, Social Work Lecturer, Belfast Metropolitan College.

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Social Care Council)’s ‘Holding space: Inside Social Work’ photo exhibition has reached the final stop in its journey, arriving today at the Titanic Quarter campus of Belfast Metropolitan College.

This exhibition offers insight into all aspects of social work, highlighting the dedication and compassion of those working in the sector. Part of the Social Care Council’s ‘Thank you’ campaign , Through powerful images, this exhibition  raises awareness of the vital role that social workers play in supporting individuals, families and communities throughout Northern Ireland.

The photo exhibition’s final stop at Belfast Metropolitan College  runs from 14 April to the 23 April 2026 , providing students, staff and the wider public with an opportunity to experience those working in the profession.

The Social Care Council encourages anyone interested in learning more about social work to visit the exhibition and explore the wide range of career opportunities and roles available. .

Learn more about the exhibition on our events page.

Ready to make a change in your career?

You can find out more about the Degree in Social Work – both the undergraduate and relevant graduate routes – and how to apply here. You can also view an animation about the RGR degree here and discover more about the different pathways people have taken into studying social work here.


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