Fantastic to see local media picking up on our 13th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research Conference.
See full article from Impartial Reporter here >> https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/25929826.belfast-social-work-conference-draws-hundreds-people/
There is still time to reserve your place on our 24th March Lunchtime Seminar.
For more details, click here - https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-the-moral-and-fiscal-costs-of-social-worker-turnover-in-child-protection-social-work/
#LunchtimeSeminar
A new resource is now available to help #socialworkers understand what community-development–led practice can bring to their work.
Click here for the full resource https://ow.ly/8W0Q50Yt0yl
Department of Health
#CommunityDevelopment #LearningZone #Yes2SocialWork
Notice of Social Care Council app and MyPortal downtime on 10 March 2026 from 8am to 3pm for system upgrade.
Due to a planned system upgrade, MyPortal online services and our mobile App will be offline from: 8am until 3pm today (10 March)
During this downtime, we will still be taking calls on our phoneline (028 9536 2600) and emails via registration@niscc.hscni.net
Closing Soon - The Northern Ireland Social Care Council is currently recruiting for two Fitness to Practice officers (band 6).
For full details and to apply click here - https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/45823/nisccfitness-to-practise-officer-band-6
Applications close 6pm, 12th March 2026
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Social care and social work is a sector mad made up of 85% women
‘Holding Space: Inside Social Work’ is a photo exhibition highlighting some of the impact of these woman.
https://niscc.info/holding-space-inside-social-work-first-ever-travelling-exhibition-to-recognise-the-value-of-social-workers/
Finishing a busy week promoting social work and social care at Edmund Rice College.
It was great to see so many enthusiastic students.
#Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare
Ahead of the Day of Reflection 2026 there is information available through the Learning Zone Grief and Bereavement resource here – https://learningzone.niscc.info/learning-resources/grief-and-bereavement/
The Bereavement NI webpage https://bereaved.hscni.net/ is also available.
Great day this week at the NI Joint Regulators Forum event in partnership with @gmcuk @GDC_UK @RQIANews @nmcnews @PharmaceuticalSocietyNI @The_HCPC.
We appreciate all the policymakers and @niassembly members who took the time to drop by on what was a busy day on the hill and speak to our CEO Tracy.
This March, we’re saying Thank You and celebrating the skill, commitment and impact of social workers, recognising the difference they make every day to those across Northern Ireland.
To learn more and get involved, visit: https://niscc.info/
Department of Health NI North West Regional College
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) is currently recruiting for two Fitness to Practice officers (band 6).
For full details and to apply click here - https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/45823/nisccfitness-to-practise-officer-band-6
Applications close 6pm, 12th March 2026
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Our next lunchtime seminar focuses in on moral and fiscal costs of social worker turnover in child protection social work.
24th March | 12:00–1:30pm
Book a place here: https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-the-moral-and-fiscal-costs-of-social-worker-turnover-in-child-protection-social-work/
Graphic stating the name of a survey for the social care workforce
Reminder - our survey for the review of employer supervision policies and practices for social care practitioners and employer is closing this Friday 27th February at 5pm.
We want to hear from all social care practitioners and employers - click on the link tree in our bio to complete the survey.
Man in a suit getting interviewed
Filming important conversations on social care with our Director of Registration and Corporate Services, Declan McAllister.
Sharing expertise, leadership and insight into the impact social care practitioners have.
#Yes2SocialCare #CareInPractice #ChooseSocialCare
Recruitment ad for Non-executive Chair role at Northern Ireland Social Care Council with application deadline 13 February 2026.
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (the Social Care Council) is recruiting for a vacant Chair position on its Board.
Click here for the full application. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/public-appointment-competition-niscc-126-appoint-non-executive-chair
Northern Ireland Social Care Council's Care in Practice framework screen showing four selectable levels for social care roles.
Social Care Practitioners need to be valued, supported, and equipped with the right learning, skills, and recognition for the essential contribution they can make to people’s lives.
Learn more >> https://careinpractice.niscc.info/about
Department of Health
#CareInPractice #Yes2SocialCare
Northern Ireland Social Care Council announces ending posts on X but remains active on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and a butterfly icon platform.
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council has withdrawn from the social media platform X. You can engage with us through our website at www.niscc.info, the Learning Zone, the Social Care Council App and/or on our other social media channels:
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Bluesky
• Threads
Webinar announcement on future-proofing social services amid workforce shortages, hosted by European Social Network and EY on 9 February 2026.
Join the conversation and register for the ESN–EY Webinar: Future-Proofing Social Services: Innovation Amid Workforce Shortages.
📅 Monday, 9 February
⏰ 11:00 AM
👉 Register here: https://www.esn-eu.org/events/future-proofing-social-services-innovation-amid-workforce-shortages
Lunchtime seminar by Northern Ireland Social Care Council on supporting social workers, scheduled for 10 February 2026, 12-1:30pm.
Our next lunchtime seminar focuses on guiding and supporting social workers — helping them thrive in their role.
10 February | 12:00–1:30pm
Book your free place here: https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-guidance-on-supporting-social-workers-helping-social-workers-thrive-in-their-role/
Great engagement at our Apprenticeship Event today through interactive table exercises and a lively Q&A.
Discussions and shared insights on apprenticeships, their alignment with the Care in Practice Framework, and how they can support and strengthen the social care workforce.
#NIAW2026
Catherine Magee from the Department of Economy describing the role of Apprenticeships.
Find out more about Apprenticeships, click the following link here >>
https://www.economy-ni.gov.uk/articles/northern-ireland-apprenticeship-week-2026-invest-talent-your-future-business
#NIAW2026 #Yes2SocialCare
The team are all set up at Dunsilly Hotel for the Apprenticeship event - Empowering Social Care: Apprenticeships for the Social Care Workforce
For more information about Apprenticeship week, click the link here >>
https://ow.ly/pa0y50Y8252
#NIAW2026 #Yes2SocialCare
Northern Ireland Social Care Council careers fair events on 4 and 19 February at Down Leisure Centre, Theatre at the Mill, and Aurora Aquatic Complex.
Considering a career in social work or social care?
Come and chat with our team to learn more and take the first step towards your future.
#Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare
Lunchtime seminar by Northern Ireland Social Care Council on supporting social workers, scheduled for 10 February 2026, 12-1:30pm.
Our next lunchtime seminar focuses on guiding and supporting social workers — helping them thrive in their role.
10 February | 12:00–1:30pm
Book your free place here: https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-guidance-on-supporting-social-workers-helping-social-workers-thrive-in-their-role/
Diagram showing the Social Care career progression from Entrance Level Practitioner to Manager with corresponding qualification levels 2 to 7.
Are you a social care practitioner? Have you explored the Care in Practice (CiP) Framework yet?
Find out more here ➡️ https://niscc.info/care-in-practice-framework-sent-to-all-social-care-employers-in-northern-ireland/
Group of professionals discussing documents and laptops during a seminar on post-qualifying education factors.
There is still time to reserve your place on our 28 January Lunchtime Seminar.
Click here for full details >>> https://ow.ly/UpHx50Y07wB
Group of professionals discussing documents and laptops during a seminar on post-qualifying education factors.
Have you signed up for our next #LunchtimeSeminar?
Post-qualifying education is an important part of the social work journey - discover more about the challenges it presents to practice in this important seminar on 28 January here.
Click here for full details >>> https://ow.ly/zI4R50XZxJO
Northern Ireland Social Care Council promoting apprenticeships for social care workforce on 3 February at Dunsilly Hotel, Antrim.
We have increased capacity for our February #ApprenticeshipWeek2026 event so there are still places available to book.
To find out more visit our events page here >>> https://niscc.info/events/save-the-date-empowering-social-care-apprenticeships-for-the-social-care-workforce-2/
#Yes2SocialCare
Child holding a small black dog, promoting a seminar on protecting animals and people in social work and care.
There's still time to sign up for Thursday's Lunchtime Seminar - Protecting Animals, Protecting People.
For fulll details just click this link - https://niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar-protecting-people/
#LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialWork
Northern Ireland Social Care Council Lunchtime Seminar event logo on dark blue background.
Have you signed up for one of our #LunchtimeSeminars yet? We have a range of new events to help support you in your practice and learning.
Visit our events page to view the full list and to sign up.
Click the link >>> https://niscc.info/events/
#Learning #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare
