Social Care

Social Care Matters

New to Social Care/Entrance Level Social Care Practitioners

Information and guidance to support new entrance level social care practitioners - those who have started in Social Care.

Social Care Practitioner/Enhanced Social Care Practitioner

Information and guidance to support Social Care Practitioners and Enhanced Social Care Practitioners currently registered with the Social Care Council.

Social Care Manager/Leaders

Information and guidance to support Social Care Managers/Leaders registered with the Social Care Council.

Social Care Qualifications

It is important to have access to the right qualifications and training. Information and guidance on qualifications including the Review of Vocational Qualification and National Occupational Standards (NOS), the NI Apprenticeship Framework and CiP Framework.

Care in Practice (CiP) Framework

Ensuring social care practitioners provide high quality, safe and effective social care practice is dependent upon a valued and supported workforce, who are appropriately trained and skilled. The CiP Framework supports continuous professional learning (CPL) and structured qualification pathways for social care practitioners and managers.

Social Care Employer Responsibilities/ Guidance

Employers have a responsibility to support employees continuous learning and development opportunities.