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Raising a concern

Everyone - service users, carers, employers, fellow social care practitioners, other professions and the general public - should act if they have serious concerns about a worker's standard of conduct or practice.

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Career guidance

Find out about a Career in Social Work and Social Care - careers that makes a difference and improves the lives of others?

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Learning Zone

Supporting registrants continuous learning journeys, providing access to a range of learning resources and guidance on induction, PRTL, qualifications, the Degree in Social Work, practice learning, AYE and Professional in Practice Framework. You will also find out about NOS and Apprenticeships.

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Care in Practice (CiP) Framework

The CiP Framework is for everyone who is a registered social care practitioner. Social care practitioners provide high quality, safe and effective social care practice, supporting people of all ages with a range of diverse and complex needs.

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My portal

Need to register a new application, renew your existing registration or pay a fee? Are you an employer who wants to check an employee’s registration? Do this by accessing your ‘My portal’ account.

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Social care – Making a difference

Over 42,000 social care practitioners are making a difference in people’s lives across Northern Ireland. We are sharing their stories and shining a light on the men and women who dedicate themselves to social care. They believe in better. They believe in making a difference.

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Search the register

Check the registration status of a Social Worker or Social Care Worker working in Northern Ireland.

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Raise a concern

Do you have a serious concern about a workers standard of practice that may affect public protection or confidence in the profession?

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Research and data

Research and data form an integral part of the work of the Social Care Council. We use evidence to inform, advise and educate and support continuous improvement of the workforce and inform and improve regulatory processes and outcomes.

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Latest news

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New podcast episode: Internationally qualified social workers – Embracing our common values

12 August 2026

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Join the Social Work Registrant Engagement Group and have your say

31 July 2026

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Our Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-26 is now published

30 July 2026

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New podcast episode: What social care means to us – Our family’s story

29 July 2026

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Upcoming Lunchtime Seminar Dates for September and October 2026

16 July 2026

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Talking care – understanding children’s social care

13 July 2026

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Newly revised Health and Social Care Qualifications launch event

01 July 2026

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‘Road to development’ – Career development in social care

01 July 2026

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Successful Social Care Managers’ Forums held in Antrim and Armagh

29 June 2026

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Upcoming events

19 Aug 2026

Launch of the newly revised Health and Social Care vocational qualifications

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Online

Time
9.30am-12.00pm

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08 Sep 2026

Care in Practice Pathways Live - Understanding the Care in Practice Framework

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Online

Time
10.45-11.45am

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System alert

We’re currently working on the Professional in Practice section of the My Portal. This means registrants aren’t able to upload their Credit Accumulation and Individual Assessment Route submissions at this time. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. If you require any further support or information please contact us at: pip@niscc.hscni.net.