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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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Interested in becoming a social worker?

To train to be a social worker in Northern Ireland (NI), you need to undertake the Honours Degree in Social Work.

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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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Updates to the technical support for our websites

26 May 2026

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New Lunchtime Seminar - Preparing for the Launch of the revised Mental Health Order Code of Practice

22 May 2026

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New Lunchtime Seminar - Community Development in Social Work: widening the circle beyond health and social care

19 May 2026

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Launch of the reviewed Health and Social Care and Childcare Learning and Development National Occupational Standards

15 May 2026

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Social Work and Social Care Research Conference report now available

13 May 2026

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Care in Practice Pathways Live: Supporting Career Development Across Social Care

12 May 2026

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New non-executive members appointed to the Social Care Council board

08 May 2026

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New Lunchtime Seminar - Children's Safeguarding Social Workers' Experiences of Wellbeing Supports to Cope with Work Demands.

08 May 2026

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Lunchtime Seminar - NSPCC and Childline: offers, supports and direct services to children, young people and families

30 April 2026

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Upcoming events

27 May 2026

Lunchtime Seminar - Children's Safeguarding Social Workers' Experiences of Wellbeing Supports to Cope with Work Demands.

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Online

Time
12noon - 1.30pm

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09 Jun 2026

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

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Online

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10.45-11.45am

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Website update in progress

We are currently moving to a new website support provider. If you need to pay a fee, renew or check registration and update contact details, you can still do so using your ‘My Portal’ account. Thank you for your patience.