FAQ's

Here are answers to the questions we are often asked about NISCC and its work. If your question is not answered here, please Email NISCC Information Service

What is the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and how do I get in touch?
Why was the Northern Ireland Social Care Council established?
What is a social care worker and what do they do?
Who will be registered?

What is the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and how do I get in touch?

NISCC is the new regulatory body for the social care workforce in Northern Ireland . Its functions are to register and regulate all social care workers, improve standards of education and training for the workforce and ensure that staff meet agreed standards of conduct and practice. NISCC is based at Millennium House, Great Victoria Street, Belfast.

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Why was the Northern Ireland Social Care Council established?

People using social care services are often the most vulnerable people in our society. NISCC was established on October 1 2001 to strengthen the protection of people using social care services and to increase public confidence in the workforce providing those services.

What is a social care worker and what do they do?

Social care workers provide personal care and support services to individuals, families and communities. They work with the elderly, people with physical or learning disabilities, people with mental health problems, people with addictions, families and children being looked after in children's homes or by foster parents. The term 'social care worker' covers a wide group of people. It includes the staff who directly provide the services, those who manage or supply social care services, and social work students.

Who will be registered with the NISCC?

Eventually all social care workers will be registered by NISCC. Anyone who does not meet the registration conditions will be removed from the NISCC register.

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