Northern Ireland Social Care Council

08/09/2026

There is still time to register for this special Lunchtime Seminar on social work-led psychosocial support in cancer and mental health care. It will bring together cancer care and mental health services under a social work-led model of psychosocial support delivered by the Macmillan/MindWise Psychosocial Team on 9 September, 12-1.30pm.

Book your free place here >>> https://ow.ly/wiJU50ZF3Jp

07/09/2026

There is still time to reserve your free place on 'Understanding the Care in Practice Framework' on 8 September at 10.45.

Find out more about the Care in Practice Pathway and a career in social care here - https://niscc.info/events/care-in-practice-pathways-live-understanding-the-care-in-practice-framework/

07/09/2026

🎙️ Coming Wednesday: ‘Guiding them home’ - Relationships in social work and social care.

How can honest conversations, compassionate care and person-centred planning help people live as well as possible following a life-limiting diagnosis?

As part of Palliative Care Week, the latest episode of our Care to Chat? podcast explores palliative care, death and dying and challenges some of the common misconceptions around them.

Join Dr Wendy Austin MBE and guests from Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland Hospice, South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust and All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care for an important conversation about supporting people, families and communities.

Stay tuned and catch up on previous episodes here >> https://niscc.info/care-to-chat-podcast/

AIIHPC Palliative Care Research Forum Northern Ireland

07/09/2026

Webinar for Northern Ireland Health and Social Care Professionals – 9th October, 1pm–2pm

Following the success of our last webinar for Health and Social Care Professionals, this webinar will focus on the key characteristics and significant risk indicators that health and social care professionals should be aware of when supporting, caring for, and assessing individuals with a diagnosis of PWS.

https://bit.ly/PWSAUKEvents

02/09/2026

Are you ready to turn compassion into a career? 💛

Social care offers the chance to support others, build meaningful relationships and make a positive difference every day.

Whether you're leaving school, returning to work or looking for a new career path, there are qualifications, training opportunities and support available to help you become a social care practitioner.

Discover how to get started and take the first step towards a rewarding career in social care: https://niscc.info/interested-in-becoming-a-social-care-practitioner/



Department of Health NI

This page provides information to support individuals interested in becoming a social care practitioner about the following: – What is social care?– Getting into social care – things to consider– Funded employment support and skills programmes What is social care? Social care makes a positiv...

02/09/2026

Join us for this special Lunchtime Seminar on social work-led psychosocial support in cancer and mental health care. It will bring together cancer care and mental health services under a social work-led model of psychosocial support delivered by the Macmillan/MindWise Psychosocial Team on 9 September, 12-1.30pm.

Book your free place here >>> https://ow.ly/wiJU50ZF3Jp

28/08/2026

Understanding the Care in Practice Framework provides a clear overview of the Care in Practice (CiP) Framework, including who it is for, how it supports the registered social care workforce, and the benefits for both practitioners and employers.

There is still time to sign up for this online session on 8 Septmeber at 10.45 - find out more here https://niscc.info/events/care-in-practice-pathways-live-understanding-the-care-in-practice-framework/

28/08/2026

42,000 reasons to celebrate social care 💛

Over the course of this campaign, we've shared just some of the stories that make social care so special, stories of compassion, resilience, dedication and purpose.

Behind every story is a workforce of almost 42,000 social care practitioners across Northern Ireland, supporting people to live independently, achieve their goals and navigate life's challenges.

Whether in homes, communities, residential settings or support services, social care practitioners make a difference to people's lives every single day.

To everyone working across social care, thank you for the extraordinary contribution you make to individuals, families and communities.

We see you. We value you. We appreciate you.

If you are inspired by the stories we have shared throughout the campaign and are interested in becoming a social care practitioner, to find out more visit: https://niscc.info/interested-in-becoming-a-social-care-practitioner/

As a regulator, everything we do is focused on care. We are a public body established by the Department of Health to support high quality standards of social work and social care.

26/08/2026

New episode of ‘Care to Chat?’ podcast is out now 🎙️

Violence Against Women and Girls – Conversations That Count.

A powerful conversation about the importance of recognising signs of violence and abuse, knowing what to ask, and creating opportunities for people to speak when they are ready.

For social workers and social care practitioners, these conversations can make a real difference.

“Some victims will show no signs whatsoever… you have to give people the opportunity to ask.”

Featuring insights from Anne Marks, Sheila Simons (SBNI), Tracy Reid (Northern Ireland Social Care Council) and Sonya McMullan (Women’s Aid Northern Ireland) and hosted by Dr Wendy Austin MBE, these are conversations that count.

Listen to the full episode here? https://niscc.info/new-podcast-episode-violence-against-women-and-girls-conversations-that-count/

Women's Aid Federation Northern Ireland Department of Justice NI Department of Health NI

26/08/2026

There is still time to sign up for this Lunchtime Seminar focusing on the development of a short breaks fostering service for children with disabilities with the Southern Health and Social Care Trust on 15 September, 12-1.30pm.
The session will explore why viable, quality alternatives to traditional service models, including residential care, are achievable, and what it takes to make them work.
You can find out more and reserve your free place here >>> https://ow.ly/z5r450ZF3FA