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The regulator for Social Work and Social Care in Northern Ireland. Raising standards in the Northern Ireland Social Care Workforce.

Visit our linktree here https://linktr.ee/ni_scc NISCC is the regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland. We are helping to raise standards in social care and increase public confidence in the workforce by registering social care workers; setting standards for their conduct, training & practice and by supporting professional development across the workforce. NISCC is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (NI) and founded under the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.

02/11/2026

Our registration fee consultation closes on 9 November 2026. This is the last week to have your say - every response counts.

✅Respond now: https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/hsc/social-care-council-registration-fees-review-con/

30/10/2026

What does a career in social work actually mean?

Find out the answers to these questions with our resource here >>> https://ow.ly/ioMg5102pq6

29/10/2026

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, what's being proposed, and how you can have your say go to our website for full details. [link to press release]

The consultation is open for eight weeks, closing 9 November 2026.

Find out more and have your say now >>> https://niscc.info/northern-ireland-social-care-council-launches-consultation-on-registration-fees/

28/10/2026

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/

27/10/2026

Are you thinking about a career in social work?

Whether you study as an undergraduate or through the two-year relevant graduate route, the degree is about more than classroom-based learning.

You’ll gain real experience in Practice Learning Opportunities throughout the sector.

And you’ll graduate as a qualified social worker ready to practice immediately.

Find out more here - https://niscc.info/degree-in-social-work/

26/10/2026

Thinking about your next career move in social care? 🎯

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.

Free and open to all, reserve your space now

4 November, 10.45 - 11.45am >>> https://ow.ly/BR2f50ZZmXH

Find out how it supports Registered Manager roles and progression into senior leadership.

26/10/2026

Voting for the European Social Services Awards 2026 closes tonight.

The Social Care Council's ‘Reshaping Workforce Standards’ project is in the running for the Public Sector Collaboration in Social Services category, recognising the UK-wide effort behind our new National Occupational Standards (NOS).

If you value the work our social care and social work workforce does every day, please take a moment to vote and share this with your network. Every vote helps.

Also, you can cast your vote for Safer and Effective Staffing Guidance for Social Work, developed by Department of Health NI

👉Vote here in both categories: https://connect.esn-eu.org/vote/4/1/

26/10/2026

There are two weeks left to have your say on our registration fee review consultation.

Hundreds of people have already responded — but we want to hear from the full range of views across our 49,000+ registrants.

✅Closes 2 November 2026.

✅Respond now: https://consultations2.nidirect.gov.uk/hsc/social-care-council-registration-fees-review-con/

24/10/2026

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, and what payment options would help – including the possible introduction of Direct Debit.

➡️Have your say by 9 November 2026: https://ow.ly/8y9g50ZZmt1

➡️Read the full consultation document: https://ow.ly/UOk250ZZmsZ

23/10/2026

📢 Only days left to vote. Voting for the European Social Services Awards 2026 closes on 26 October.

The Social Care Council's ‘Reshaping Workforce Standards’ project is in the running for the Public Sector Collaboration in Social Services category, recognising the UK-wide effort behind our new National Occupational Standards (NOS).

If you value the work our social care and social work workforce does every day, please take a moment to vote and share this with your network. Every vote helps.

Also, you can cast your vote for Safer and Effective Staffing Guidance for Social Work, developed by Department of Health NI

👉Vote here in both categories: https://connect.esn-eu.org/vote/4/1/

Address

4th Floor, James House, 2 Cromac Avenue
Belfast
BT72JA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.niscc.info/

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