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Would you like to make a difference?
We are currently recruiting for a Professional in Practice (PiP) Support Officer (band 4)
For full details click on the link - jobs.hscni.net/Job/46324/nisccprofessio...
Applications close 6pm on 23rd April 2026
Circular infographic illustrating steps for social workers to promote social change, including partnership, community strengths, and assessment phases.
The new community development resource enables social workers to develop their skills, building on a “community of practice’ ethos with authentic examples from undergraduate and postgraduate social workers and the lived experience of service users.
Find out more here - https://ow.ly/Z1tr50YBIPn
Would you like to make a difference?
We are currently recruiting for a temporary Business Support Team leader on a 12-month contract. (Band 4)
For full details click on the link - https://ow.ly/zQav50YI79F
Applications close 6pm on 23rd April 2026
Two adults engaged in a discussion during a seminar on adult safeguarding research and practice improvements.
Our next Lunchtime Seminar for April focuses on the research in adult safeguarding practice and learning from the Adult Safeguarding Programme Specialist Award.
30th April | 12:00–1:30pm
Book your place by clicking here: https://ow.ly/fTSj50YB5LM
Three professionals in a meeting discussing recruitment for Head of Registration Services at Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
We are currently recruiting a Head of Registration Services (band 7).
For full details click this link - jobs.hscni.net/Job/46405/niscchead-of-r...
Applications close 6pm on 15th April 2026
#Registration #NorthernIrelandSocialCareCouncil #JobFairy #Vacancy
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
Lori sitting on a bench against a brick wall, representing her journey into social work and her dedication to helping others.
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
Three professionals in a meeting discussing recruitment for Head of Registration Services at Northern Ireland Social Care Council.
We are currently recruiting a Head of Registration Services (band 7).
For full details click this link - jobs.hscni.net/Job/46405/niscchead-of-r...
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
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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
Sisters IN Event at ICC in Belfast
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
#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
#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 >> www.impartialreporter.com/news/25929826.belfast-so...
There is still time to reserve your place on our 24th March Lunchtime Seminar.
For more details, click here - niscc.info/events/lunchtime-seminar...
#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
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#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 - jobs.hscni.net/Job/45823/nisccfitness-t...
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.
niscc.info/holding-space-inside-soc...