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We are the regulator responsible for raising standards in Social Work and Social Care in Northern Ireland.

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Our role is to protect the public by ensuring our Registrants are fit to continue practising.

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All Social Workers, Social Work Students and Social Care Workers employed in Northern Ireland must be registered.

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Continuous Professional Development is integral to building a confident and professional workforce.

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Who we are

The Northern Ireland Social Care Council is a public body who help raise standards in social work and social care services.

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Raise a Concern

Do you have a serious concern about a workers standard of practice that may affect public protection or confidence in the profession?

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Latest news

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Social Care Council congratulate social workers who are shaping the future of social work

09 November 2022

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NI SOCIAL WORK AWARDS 2021: RECOGNISING THE VALUE OF SOCIAL WORK

13 April 2021

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All-Ireland social work study explores professional identity

29 October 2020

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Lunchtime Seminar Zoom Series

15 September 2020

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Registration Matters Webinar Series

08 September 2020

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Department of Health Covid and Inequalities Webinar Series

01 September 2020

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Social Care Council Board Meeting

17 August 2020

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Professional in Practice Awards 2020 - The Social Care Council hosts its first virtual ceremony

14 August 2020

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New app for tracking and tracing coronavirus

07 August 2020

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Upcoming events

02 Dec 2020

Lunchtime Seminar: INTRODUCTION TO BELFAST RECOVERY COLLEGE/COURSES AVAILABLE

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Zoom

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12noon - 1.30pm

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17 Nov 2020

Lunchtime Seminar: Potential Impediments to the Recognition of the Sexual Exploitation of Young Males under the age of 18 (PhD research thesis)

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Zoom

Time
12noon - 1.30pm

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