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'Part of a global movement of social workers' - Message to you on World Social Work Day

16 Mar More
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'Community development in social work' resource launches

12 Mar More
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13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research Conference

11 Mar More
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‘Holding space: Inside social work’: First ever travelling exhibition to recognise the value of social workers

04 Mar More
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Lunchtime Seminar - The Moral and Fiscal Costs of Social Worker Turnover in Child Protection Social Work

23 Feb More
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Review of employer supervision policies and practices for the social care workforce, February 2026 - new surveys available

16 Feb More
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Decision to cease using X

09 Feb More
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Funding now available for internal quality assurance training

09 Feb More
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Empowering social care: Apprenticeships for tomorrow's workforce

03 Feb More
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13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference

02 Feb More
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Knowledge Exchange and Evidence Newsletter now live

26 Jan More
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Empowering Social Care: Apprenticeships for the Social Care Workforce

19 Jan More
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Funding now available for vocational qualification assessor training

09 Jan More
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Christmas opening hours

22 Dec More
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Successful Social Care Managers’ Forums held in Antrim and Armagh

05 Dec More
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Skills for Care and Development Assessment Principles

03 Dec More
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Social Care Council Chief Executive writes to every NI school encouraging UCAS applicants to #ChooseSocialWork

20 Nov More
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Northern Ireland social care reform wins top European award for innovation

14 Nov More
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Tender opportunity: Sector perspectives on workforce regulation in adult social care

07 Nov More
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New podcast episode: How social work is supporting diverse communities in Northern Ireland

08 Oct More
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Vote for us now! CiP Framework shortlisted for European award

03 Oct More
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Care in Practice Framework sent to all social care employers in Northern Ireland

30 Sep More
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#Yes2SocialWork campaign launches to inspire the next generation of social workers

25 Sep More
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New podcast episode: 'Embrace the stretch' Professional in Practice (PiP) - Supporting social workers to learn and develop

24 Sep More
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Funding available for training and development for independent social care sector - Apply now!

24 Sep More
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Celebrating social work - 175 social workers receive NI award for learning

18 Sep More
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Evidence into Practice Special Interest Group (EiPSIG) - New seminar

18 Sep More
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New podcast episode: Research into practice in social work and social care

10 Sep More
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13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice Conference: Call for Abstracts

02 Sep More
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New leadership at the Northern Ireland Social Care Council

28 Aug More
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APG report on skills in social care in Northern Ireland welcomed

27 Aug More
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New podcast episode: Learning and development – Getting to know your Learning Zone

27 Aug More
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New podcast episode: Wellbeing and support for social workers – Taking care of yourself, to take care of others

13 Aug More
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National Occupational Standards consultation opens

04 Aug More
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Summer edition of the Knowledge Exchange and Evidence Newsletter now live

01 Aug More
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New podcast episode: Calling it Out – Diversity and Racism in the Social Care and Social Work Workforce

30 Jul More
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Save the date - Autumn Social Care Managers' Forums announced

29 Jul More
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Building a better way – Social Care Council launches new App

22 Jul More
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New podcast episode – Social care practitioners going above and beyond – Emily and Margaret’s supported living story

16 Jul More
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Social Care Council pays tribute to former Chair Paul Martin CBE

07 Jul More
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Building a better way… Social Care Council App now live

03 Jul More
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New podcast episode: ‘Recognising our worth’ – new developments in social care career progression

02 Jul More
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New podcast episode: A conversation about caring

18 Jun More
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New resource aimed to help tackle loneliness and isolation in our communities

12 Jun More
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Health Minister says ‘thank you’ at launch to recognise the social care workforce is ‘making a difference’

11 Jun More

 
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System downtime

System upgrade - Notice of March downtime Due to a planned system upgrade, our App and MyPortal online services will be offline from 8am to 3pm on Tuesday, 10 March 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience.