Sign up is closing for our next lunchtime seminar on LGBTQ+ people across the life-course hosted by Professor Gary Mallon and Dr Danielle Mackle. 15th April | 12:00–1:30pm Book your place by heading over to our events page at https://ow.ly/LzaL50YB5vi or click here: https://ow.ly/RU7x50YB5vj

This new Learning Zone resource provides practical ideas, tools and links to relevant publications and policies to support you to work with communities, build trust and enable community-led solutions. You can view this resource here - https://ow.ly/MY0O50YBF9N

In an increasingly digital world, the new Learning Zone resource - Digital Skills for Social Workers has been designed to encourage and support social workers and social work students to build digital skills and capability. Find out more - https://ow.ly/RmHM50YCMY4

After not getting into the Degree in Social Work on her first attempt, Lori O’Higgins gained hands-on experience supporting children and families, strengthening her passion for the profession and shaping the social worker she is today. Read Lori’s story here: https://bit.ly/41QhUKN

We are currently recruiting a Head of Registration Services (band 7). For full details click this link - https://jobs.hscni.net/Job/46405/niscchead-of-registration-services-band-7 Applications close 6pm on 15th April 2026 #Registration #NorthernIrelandSocialCareCouncil #JobFairy #Vacancy

Thinking about a career in social care? The Level 2 Certificate in Safe and Effective Practice in Health and Social Care is the entry-level qualification available for those starting out as social care practitioners. Find out more here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3O0d3Dy Department of Health

Our next lunchtime seminar will focus on LGBTQ+ people across the life-course hosted by Professor Gary Mallon and Dr Danielle Mackle. 15th April | 12:00–1:30pm Book your place by heading over to our events page at https://ow.ly/pXnY50YB5rn or click the link here: https://ow.ly/nv7950YB5rm

Don’t miss your opportunity to attend our latest Lunchtime Seminar on developing research skills in palliative care: staff stress, advance care planning and compassionate communities 2nd April | 12:00–1:30pm Sign up here - https://ow.ly/XJrv50YB5jy

Today, social workers based in James House — including colleagues from the Social Care Council, Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority, and the Children’s Court Guardian Agency — came together to celebrate our shared profession, purpose, and values. #WorldSocialWorkDay #SocialWorkInNI

Come say hi to our engagement team at the Sisters NI event today at the ICC (Hall one), Belfast from 10am to 1.30pm. If you're considering a career in social work or social care they can answer questions and give you all the information you need. #Socialwork #Socialcare

Our travelling Social Work Month exhibition has arrived at South West College! For more information, dates and locations, view the full story here: https://ow.ly/u3sF50YwU7e #WSWD2026 #HoldingSpace #ThankASocialWorker #BeASocialWorker #CelebrateSocialWork #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialWork

Our Chief Executive Tracy Reid joined the three other UK social work regulars for an online seminar. ‘How do we use data to transform social work and how it is regulated? We launched a Learning Zone resource to help social workers navigate a digital world – view here >> https://bit.ly/4rG383K

Our CEO Tracy Reid will join the other UK regulators for an online panel discussion on the challenges facing social workers this week, hosted by Social Work England. Find out more here https://ow.ly/smpA50YvLh8 #WSWD2026 #ThankYouSocialWorks #Yes2SocialWork

SWU & @basw-uk.bsky.social are looking forwards to celebrating the importance of social work on #WSWD2026 with parliamentarians in Westminster and appreciate all the support shown for our Earl Day Motion!

To mark World Social Work Day, BASW and @swu-uk.bsky.social were at Westminster to promote & champion the vital work of our profession directly with MPs. It provided another valuable opportunity to gather more political support for our joint campaign to improve working conditions in the sector. 💪

We love that Neurodiversity Celebration Week coincides with World Social Work Day each year. 💚 It is incumbent upon all employers to embed inclusive policies and practices into workplaces, ensuring that environments meet individual needs and neurological differences are recognised and respected.

Welcome to day 3 of #SocialWorkWeek Swipe to see today’s sessions. You can still claim free tickets on our website: https://ow.ly/Xsij50YvpxN#SocialWorkWeek #SocialWork #LivedExperience

#WorldSocialWorkDay may have been yesterday but the celebrations continue at the Social Care Council as our own social workers and staff gathered to recognise the work of social workers who support people and communities every day. Join us in thanking our social workers: https://bit.ly/4bjJUfy

It’s #WorldSocialWorkDay! We would like to thank all social workers across Northern Ireland who work together every day to make a difference. Together, you build stronger, safer and more connected communities and today we celebrate you. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/egsmk5UU#WorldSocialWorkDay #WSWD2026

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 #socialworkers#CommunityDevelopment #LearningZone #Yes2SocialWork

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 [email protected]

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 2 w

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 2 w

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/

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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/

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/

There is still time to reserve your place on our 28 January Lunchtime Seminar. Click here for full details >>> https://ow.ly/UpHx50Y07wB

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#LunchtimeSeminar?

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/#ApprenticeshipWeek2026 #Yes2SocialCare

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

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/#LunchtimeSeminars #Learning #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

We would love for you to join us for one of our employer-focused events exploring apprenticeships in social care as part of Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2026. Visit our events page here - www.niscc.info/events