Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Have you missed a #LunchtimeSeminar? Not to worry - many of our seminars are recorded and you can stream the whole thing from our Youtube channel. Recent episodes include: ✔️ dysphagia ✔️ personal education plans for ✔️ NI Framework of Intergrated therapeutic care You can…

📣to ALL social work &social care in NI. Staying Connected Dragon’s Den is back! Got an improvement idea you want to pitch to the Dragons? Applications are open and you could be this years winner. 🗣️ to your SW QI rep for details or contact me for more info. It could be you🫵🎖️

Build a better way and download the Social Care Council App! We have launched a new App to support anyone accessing our online services. 🤝 Update your contact details, pay a fee or upload ID documents. 💬 Access registration details and resources. 📅 Stay up to date on news…

The new Loneliness: The Role of Social Work is available now and to anyone on our #LearningZone. The resource will allow people to reflect on loneliness, the impact it can have on people and how to advocate to reduce it. View the full resource here >>> learningzone.niscc.info/learning-resou……

Watched our latest ‘#Caretochat?’ episode? Last week’s episode covered topics like…what is supported living? Why is it important? What is it like for those who live in supported living housing? Listen to the episode here > niscc.info/new-podcast-ep… #Yes2socialcare #podcast

How can we help more people with disabilities live more inclusive lives in the community? Listen to this week’s episode, ‘Social care practitioners going above and beyond – Emily and Margaret’s supported living story’ to find out! Listen here > niscc.info/new-podcast-ep… #podcast

Home is where the heart is. That is no truer than during this week’s #Caretochat podcast coming tomorrow, ‘Social care practitioners going above and beyond – Emily and Margaret’s supported living story. @TriangleHousing @healthdpt #Yes2SocialCare #ChooseSocialCare #podcast

Closing in two days - we are recruiting for two Hearing Support Officers (Band 4) - one permanent and one temporary. Applications close at 6pm on Thursday, 17 July. View the full job specification here >>> jobs.hscni.net/Job/42063/nisc… #Recruitment #JobFairy #WeAreHiring

📣We are recruiting for a Band 7 Senior Social Work Practitioner ⏳Closing date is Tuesday 22nd July at 4.30pm 📌For more details and to apply visit bit.ly/4kN727T

Join the team! We are recruiting for two Hearing Support Officers (Band 4) to join the Hearings Team, one permanent and one temporary. For full details visit >>> jobs.hscni.net/Job/42063/nisc… Applications close 17 July. #JobFairy #Recruitment #Vacancy

Remember to tune in to the latest ‘Care to chat?’ episode, ‘Recognising our worth’, where we dive into exciting new developments in social care career progression. Don’t miss it🎤 Catch the latest episode here >> niscc.info/new-podcast-ep… #Caretochat #CiPFramework #career

Fantastic to see the next generation coming on board!

With over 13 years’ experience in #socialcare and lived experience of his own, Support Worker Jim McCallion is making a powerful difference in the lives of those living with addiction and mental health challenges. Full story here >> bit.ly/4nBTQVV #MakingADifference

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Mr Paul Martin, former Chair of the Social Care Council.. We send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this time. Read our tribute to Paul here: niscc.info/social-care-co… @healthdpt

This week’s ‘#Caretochat’ podcast, about new developments in social care career progression in Northern Ireland, is now live To listen, click here >> niscc.info/new-podcast-ep… #podcast #Yes2SocialCare #CiPFramework #socialcare #career

“Social care isn’t about fixing people, it’s about showing up, again and again. Being the person who comes back.” 💬 Read Orla’s story here >> niscc.info/why-social-car… #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

New #caretochat episode coming out Wednesday! Hear from social care practitioners about the support available for career progression, including the @healthdpt Social Care Workforce Strategy and the Care in Practice (CIP) Framework. @praxiscare @MacklinCareHome #career #podcast

“They don’t see me as a support worker, they see me as a friend.” 💜 Louise Breen’s journey into social care started long before it became her career. View Louise's story here >> youtu.be/RGBPDVzeeM8 @PFTweets @healthdpt #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare

About to graduate from the Degree in Social Work? This is a big step – and we’re here to make it as smooth as possible. Keep an eye on your inbox – you’ll soon receive an email with a personalised link to our registration process. #Yes2SocialWork #ChooseSocialWork