Research and data form an integral part of the work of the Social Care Council.
We use evidence to inform, advise and educate and support continuous improvement of the workforce and inform and improve regulatory processes and outcomes.
Our approach is to work collaboratively with researchers, policy makers practitioners and service users to ensure that research and evidence is better understood and is more impactful. This includes building networks across disciplines and sectors.
We produce research and data to shape the landscape of social care provision in Northern Ireland and inform evidence-based practice for social workers and social care workers.
This gives us rich information about the workforce as we collect data about every registered social care worker, social care manager, social worker and social work student in Northern Ireland.
We are committed to sharing our research and data in an open and transparent way. Through comprehensive analysis and insightful commentary, the goal is to make sense of why social care matters and how it shapes people’s lives in Northern Ireland, inform policy and improve our regulatory work to enhance public safety and the education and training for registrants. With a focus on fostering understanding and driving meaningful change, this information serves as a resource for researchers, practitioners and individuals invested in the well-being of Northern Ireland’s communities.
