About us - Introduction
As the regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland, we aim to increase the protection of those using social care services, their carers and the public by improving and regulating standards of conduct, training and practice in the social care workforce. This section holds information about the Council Members and staff responsible for making this happen. It has An Introduction to the NISCC, copies of Corporate Reports and minutes from Council meetings.
NISCC Objectives
- To strengthen public protection through registration of the social care workforce
- To ensure that social care staff, supported by employers, meet agreed standards of conduct and practice
- To strengthen and support the professionalism of the social care workforce
- To improve the quality of social care through the development, promotion and regulation of education and training
- To deliver a service that meets the needs of the sector by working in partnership with users of social care services, their carers and key stakeholders
Background
NISCC was legally established on October 1, 2001 by the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001. It is a non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (NI). NISCC is one of 13 health and social care regulators established to make professionals meet agreed standards. Leaflet - An Introduction to the NISCC gives an overview of the services we provide. Working Together - Understanding Roles and Boundaries of the Regulator, Trade Union and Professional Body has been produced jointly by the NISCC, Trade Unions and the Northern Ireland Association of Social Workers to define areas of responsiblity and shared responsibility.
NISCC Chair is Mrs Elizabeth Kerr (Lily)
NISCC Chief Executive is Mr Brendan Johnston
NISCC Council Meetings (internal site link to reports from meetings)
NISCC Council Members (internal site link to member details)
NISCC Staff (internal site link to staff details and areas of responsibility)
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