Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Stay connected with your regulator. The Social Care Council App makes it easy to view registration details, upload identity documents, pay your fee and keep your information up to date. Find out more ➡️ https://niscc.info/building-a-better-way-social-care-council-launches-new-app/ #App

Join this Care in Practice Pathways Live session on the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Health and Social Care Services (NI) – the qualification supporting practice leaders and managers across the sector. 4 November, 10.45 - 11.45am >>> https://ow.ly/EOWi50ZZmXL

Are you a registered social worker or social care practitioner? This consultation matters directly to you. We want to know whether the approach we are proposing is fair, whether the phasing works for you. ➡️Have your say by 9 November 2026: https://ow.ly/TIaC50ZZmt2

Our Chief Executive, Tracy Reid, is encouraging people to respond to our consultation on registrant fees. To discover more about why this review is happening and how you can have your say go to our website for full details. https://ow.ly/zxtN50ZXwyk The consultation closes 9 November 2026.

Halfway there — have you had your say? Our registration fee consultation has been open for four weeks. We've had responses from registrants, employers and representative bodies but we want to hear from as many people as possible. Respond now: https://ow.ly/ZXIl50ZWK9O Closes 9 November 2026.

Thinking about a career in social work but not sure where to start? Whether you're leaving school, finishing a degree, or considering a career change, press play and find out if social work could be for you. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/zjYQ50ZWKws #Yes2SocialWork #StudySocialWork

There is still time to reserve your place for our next Lunchtime Seminar - Collaborative Support Planning in Practice hosted by Chris Meneilly from Centre for Independent Living NI - CILNI. Tuesday, 13 October, 12-1.30pm Book your place here >>> https://ow.ly/CK9g50ZUQJ6 #LunchtimeSeminar

Join us for our next Lunchtime Seminar - Collaborative Support Planning in Practice hosted by Chris Meneilly from the Centre for Independent Living. Tuesday, 13 October, 12-1.30pm Find out more and book your place here >>> https://ow.ly/ORcm50ZUQCX #LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialCare

From interpreter to advocate: meet Nadia. She has found the purpose she was looking for > https://niscc.info/nadias-journey-from-interpreter-to-advocate/ Apply for the Degree in Social Work in Northern Ireland: www.niscc.info/degree-in-social-work #Yes2SocialWork #StudySocialWork #BeASocialWorker

We were proud to be runner up or our Learning Zone in the Partnership for Digital Innovation category at the DDHCNI HSC Digital Awards. Check it out for yourself https://ow.ly/JFo450ZWaJt Congratulations again to winner SPPG’s Emotional Wellbeing Teams in Schools project and all other finalists.

Join our online session for members of the public and other stakeholders on our registration fee review consultation: 📅 Tuesday 27 October, 3pm Book your place: https://ow.ly/JOeX50ZVS2Z. #HaveYourSay #SocialCare #SocialWork #FeeReview

It's Day 2 of NICON26, and our final day at the La Mon Hotel, Belfast. If you missed us yesterday, this is your chance to find out more about the Social Care Council's work and our Learning Zone platform, or just come and share your thoughts on social work and social care in Northern Ireland.

Our Director Declan McAllister took part in "Embracing AI - Balancing Ambition with Caution," a head-to-head debate exploring one of the biggest questions facing health and social care: are the risks of not adopting AI greater than the risks of embracing it? Catch the debate at #NICON26.

Another session we're keeping an eye on at #NICON26 is ‘Together for Families – Good Intentions Are Not Good Enough!’ Together for Families is a landmark £60 million programme, jointly funded by the Public Sector Transformation Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund.

This morning at NICON26, our Co-Director of Regulation and Standards Helen McVicker joined the Stakeholder Discussion fringe session alongside colleagues from across health and social care regulation. #NICON26

Day 1 of # NICON26 is under way at the La Mon Hotel, Belfast. Find us on the exhibition floor (stand 13) today, where Alison Shaw, our Workforce Development Officer, to talk through how we support the social care workforce, including registration, learning and development, and the Learning Zone.

Are you heading to #NICON26 this year? We're looking forward to exhibiting at this keystone health and social care event. You'll find our stand on the exhibition floor throughout both days, with members of our team on hand to talk about the Social Care Council's work. Come visit us and say hello.

The proposed increase for social care practitioners is from £30 to £40 per year – about 83p per month. We want to know if this is manageable, what would help, and whether there are better ways we could support you. Your voice matters. ➡️Have your say: https://ow.ly/LFIh50ZUyrw

Making your UCAS choices soon? Psychology, criminology, law, sociology? Discover more about a career that makes a difference: https://ow.ly/xyOz50ZUqfe #Yes2SocialWork #StudySocialWork #Tagafuturesocialworker

We are delighted our UK-wide ‘Reshaping Workforce Standards’ project is a finalist in the European Social Services Awards 2026! The project developed new National Occupational Standards to support high-quality practice. Voting is open until 26 October. Vote now: https://connect.esn-eu.org/vote/4/1/

Today marks 25 years of the Social Care Council. From a small voluntary register in 2001 to almost 50,000 registrants today, our growth reflects the scale and importance of #SocialWork and #SocialCare across Northern Ireland. #SCC25Years

The final Care to Chat? episode of the year is now live! Why are men still underrepresented in social work? Listen here >> https://niscc.info/new-podcast-episode-men-in-social-work/ Probation Board for Northern Ireland The Open University South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

This is a consultation. Our guiding principles are clear: 1️⃣ Fair and sustainable. 2️⃣Reflects the register and the responsibility attached to different levels of registered roles. 3️⃣Reviewed regularly. ➡️Read the proposals and respond: https://ow.ly/J41m50ZR3ma

There is still time to book your free place for the Lunchtime Seminar - Leading self and leading practice - just click here >>> https://ow.ly/wCGz50ZS9NB. Wednesday, 30 September, 12-1.30pm #LunchtimeSeminar #SocialWorkLeadershipFramework

Coming this Wednesday: Episode 10 of Care to Chat Men in social work. Why are men still significantly underrepresented in social work and what unique perspectives do they bring to the profession? Probation Board for Northern Ireland The Open University South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust

Our Chief Executive, Tracy Reid, is encouraging as many people as possible to respond to our consultation on registrant fees. To discover more about why this review is happening, go to our website for full details. https://ow.ly/t7SH50ZR2Mb The consultation closes 9 November 2026.

Need quick access to your My Portal account? The Social Care Council App lets you check your details, pay a fee, and manage your registration all in one place. See how it works ➡️ https://niscc.info/your-app/ #Yes2socialcare #Yes2socialwork #tapyourapp

If you're a community, voluntary or private sector organisation delivering social care, you could receive up to £10,000 towards training costs. Deadline: Wednesday, 30 September. Request more information and your application pack now at oss@health-ni.gov.uk 👇

This graphic shows a snapshot from 2022, but with an increase in the registration fees by other social work and social care regulators since then this gap is even wider. Comparison is part of the picture – and we want your views on what's fair for NI. Find out more >>> https://ow.ly/Baht50ZQTvt

Find out about Level 2 qualifcations in social care, apprenticeship routes and career progressions in social care with this online session on 1 October at 10.45. Full details here - https://niscc.info/events/care-in-practice-pathways-live-training-qualifications-and-progression-in-social-care/

Have you ever thought about a career in Social Work or Social Care? We’d love to meet you at our next event! 📅 Date: Thursday 24th September 🕓 Time: 4:30pm – 7:30pm 📍 Location: Diamond Hall, Ulster University, Coleraine #Yes2SocialCare #Yes2SocialWork #Careers #UlsterUniversity #NISCC

Whatever your age or background, it's never too late to say yes to social work. Find out more about the Degree in Social Work and discover Thomas’ story - https://ow.ly/k1yx50ZQvRT #Yes2SocialWork #StudySocialWork #BeASocialWorker

Sean Holland, Chair of the Social Care Council, reflects on today's Professional in Practice Awards and the dedication, skill and compassion of the social workers being recognised. #PiPAwards2026 #ProfessionalInPractice #Yes2SocialWork #EVAWG #PowerToChange

Huge congratulations to everyone receiving a Professional in Practice Award today. Today we celebrate social workers from across the sector in Northern Ireland. #PiPAwards2026 #ProfessionalInPractice #Yes2SocialWork

A very special moment at today's Professional in Practice Awards. Congratulations to Ciarán Traynor, recipient of the Judith Mullineux Award for Outstanding Contribution to Post Qualifying Social Work Education. #PiPAwards2026 #ProfessionalInPractice #Yes2SocialWork

At the Professional in Practice Awards, Tracy Reid, Chief Executive of the Social Care Council, congratulated all 208 social workers receiving awards this year, and thanked the families, friends and colleagues who support them on their journey. #PiPAwards2026 #ProfessionalInPractice #Yes2SocialWork

We're celebrating the hard work of social workers across Northern Ireland at today's Professional in Practice Awards. 208 social workers will be honoured for their commitment to learning, growth and excellence in practice. #PiPAwards2026 #ProfessionalInPractice #Yes2SocialWork #PowerToChange

We're delighted to share that the Learning Zone, our digital learning platform, has been shortlisted for a Partnership for Digital Innovation award at the DHCNI @H Digital Awards 2026 - https://ow.ly/Qz4B50ZPA6z. Congratulations to all shortlisted finalists, and best of luck to everyone on the day

Yesterday marked World Patient Safety Day, and we were proud to attend a special event hosted by RQIA at Belfast Castle. Listen to our recent podcast episode: https://niscc.info/new-podcast-episode-being-open-speaking-up-and-being-human-what-does-this-all-mean/ #WorldPatientSafetyDay

Come and find out how a career in social work or social care could work for you, and the rewards it can bring. Mid Ulster District Council #Communities #MidUlsterLMP #LabourMarketPartnerships #WorkingTogether

'Training, Qualifications Progression in Social Care' focuses on qualifications, encouraged for those who are new to or developing within the social care sector to undertake: Join on 1 October at 10.45am - for full details click here - https://ow.ly/yKlA50ZG8Js #Yes2SocialCare #ChooseSocialCare

We are proud to support the Professional Standards Authority Statement of Intent on the safe, effective and ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by health and social care professionals. Read the full Statement of Intent on the PSA's website: https://ow.ly/eVm450ZOIzs

We've launched our consultation on registration fees this week. Here's what you need to know: Find full information and take the survey: https://niscc.info/northern-ireland-social-care-council-launches-consultation-on-registration-fees/ #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

Out now! 🎧 Care to Chat Episode 9: Being open, speaking up and being human – what does this all mean? Listen now here >> https://niscc.info/new-podcast-episode-being-open-speaking-up-and-being-human-what-does-this-all-mean/ #BeingOpen #SpeakingUp #PsychologicalSafety #podcast #CareToChat

Voluntary, community and private sector organisations in social care: the Department of Health's Training Support Programme (TSP) for 2026-27 is now open. Applications must be submitted by Wednesday, 30 September. Email oss@health-ni.gov.uk to request your Guidance Notes and Application Form

We're proposing a phased review of registration fees for social workers, social care managers and social care practitioners – and we want your views. The consultation is open for eight weeks, closing 9 November 2026. ➡️Have your say: https://ow.ly/HgZa50ZNqet

There is still time to book your place on this Lunchtime Seminar on Tuesday, 15 September presented by the Southern Trust. Book here >>> https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-how-to-build-and-improve-a-childrens-disability-short-breaks-fostering-team/ #Yes2SocialCare #LunchtimeSeminar

Mark your calendars – the second-last episode of the 2026 series drops this Wednesday 🎧 Episode 9 of Care to Chat: Being open, speaking up and being human – what does this all mean? Dr Wendy Austin MBE talks with guests about why speaking up matters across health and social care.

Deadline for the Department of Health’s Training Support Programme (TSP) is Wednesday, 30 September. Apply today by emailing to request a copy of the Guidance Notes and Application Form, at: oss@health-ni.gov.uk #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCareTraining

Meet Lisa Morrison, the newest member of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council Board. Lisa brings something different to the table: lived experience alongside professional expertise in trauma-informed, rights-based health and social care. Find out more: https://ow.ly/r46750ZKvFm