Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Two very different but fascinating journeys into social work - listen again to the Mark Patterson show on Radio Foyle with our Professional Adviser Tricia Devlin and social work student Tracy Mooney who is in her third year of the degree following a massive career change. https://lnkd.in/eRtDkR6C #Yes2SocialWork #WeAreSocialWork #SocialWork

Great day yesterday. We were please to lead this 'Round the table' discussion with social work stakeholders. This is just the beginning of a great collaboration #Wearesocialwork

There are so many different journeys into social work. Marbeth Shaw was contemplating life after redundancy from the airline industry when she accompanied her daughter to a careers fair. The next thing she knew ,she was beginning an access course to get into study the Degree in NI. Now, a qualified social worker, she shares her story to inspire others. Find out more here. https://lnkd.in/epT9VNKn #Yes2SocialWork #ChooseSocialWork #Socialwork

Are you interested in child development? The last episode of the current 'Care to chat' series focusses on what are some of the resources available to support social work practice in child development and how they can be used in their practice, with a new resource now available. Listen to the latest episode here - https://lnkd.in/eu_meEAy ‘Care to chat?’ will return with lots more important conversations in social care and social work in 2025. Have an idea for a future episode? Contact us on comms@niscc.hscni.net with your suggestions. #CaretoChat #Podcast

It's great to see social workers gaining the recognition they so deserve - the launch of guidance for new social worker employers yesterday has really shone a spotlight on social workers in schools. Have a look at the BBC's coverage of our event yesterday - just click on the link below. https://lnkd.in/ej3-NGmN #Yes2SocialWorkers #MakingaDifference

Such a great event this morning as the Council launched a guide for first time employers of social workers at Holy Trinity College. We were joined at the launch by Chief Social Worker @ainemorrison as well as organisations who will benefit from the guidance, including schools that employ social workers. More info here https://ow.ly/1ihj50TQB81

New episode dropping Wednesday! Helping children and young people thrive – as they say it can take a village. In the final episode in the ‘Care to chat’ 2024 podcast series we will talk childhood development and sharing practical advice and ideas for supporting children and young people to improve outcomes for them and their families. Subscribe for the latest Social Care Council ‘Care to chat?’ podcast episode today https://lnkd.in/eu_meEAy, or by searching ‘Care to chat’ in your podcast player.

📢 Last chance to vote - closing at 5pm today! Vote now for the Social Care Council as part of the European #SocialServices Awards 2024! We have been shortlisted in the category for Workforce Support. Click on this link to cast your vote - https://lnkd.in/eTehuagF. #Yes2SocialWork #PromotingInclusiveCommunities

Great news! The Western Trust have extended the deadline for nominations for the Regional Social Work Awards 2025 so there is still time to apply. Nominations will now close at 5pm on Friday, 25 October so there is still time to make your nominations. You can find the full details on the social work awards here - https://lnkd.in/emDbWRKh

Sign up now for our next #LunchtimeSeminar on Meetings of Understanding – Resolving differences with positive conversations, presented by Jim McGrath, Director, Netcare. This seminar will introduce participants to the practice model and theory underpinning the approach. It will also include interventions that allow us to work more collaboratively with our client group such as de-escalating language, curiosity, affirmative statements and impartiality. View the full details here - https://lnkd.in/ebEi5z8i