Social Work Students

All students studying on the Honours Degree in Social Work course in NI must register with the NISCC when they start their course. This is a requirement of the course. Financial incentives for students which are provided by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety (NI) are not released until registration is completed. Therefore students are advised to complete their registration application form promptly.  

Students who have successfully completed their social work course must complete an application form to transfer to the Qualified Social Worker part of the register. They must also complete the Assessed Year in Employment to consolidate their skills and knowledge. Application forms and guidance are available in ‘Information for Registrants’.

Students required to register for 2011/12 academic year should now have completed their application through the Online Application Service.  Students who have not completed their application should contact NISCC Registration Team for advice. 

The Code of Practice - To register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council you must read and agree to abide by the Code of Practice for Social Care Workers.

Your Registration Data - The Northern Ireland Social Care Council is registered with the Information Commissioner and data supplied by you will be processed in accordance with the provision of the Data Protection Act 1998.

Registration Fees - There is an application fee to apply to register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and an annual fee is payable each year following to remain on the Register. The Social Work Student application fee is £10.00 then an annual fee of £10.00 each year. On initial application you will have to make your payment by cheque or postal order which should be made payable to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council and must be signed and dated.  Failure to do so may result in your application form and fee being returned. Once registered you will be able to pay your annual fee either over the telephone or online.

Information to Support your Application - You will need to provide NISCC with the following information:

• Your National Insurance Number
• Your Employer’s Address (if you are employed in Social Care at the time of applying)
• Birth Certificate
• Photo ID (e.g. passport, driving licence)

All of the information that you provide on your form must be correct to the best of your knowledge and belief.  The provision of incomplete, false or misleading information may result in the Northern Ireland Social Care Council refusing to register you or in removal from the Register.