When Danielle volunteered with young carers, she discovered a passion for supporting people that would shape the rest of her career. To read Danielle’s story, visit: https://ow.ly/qVAa50Zweu5 #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare

There is still time to reserve your place for our upcoming Lunchtime Seminars. Just visit our events page for all Lunchtime Seminar details and to reserve your place. www.niscc.info/events #LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare #Fostering #MentalHealth

Not many careers let you change someone's life every single day. A short placement over 30 years ago became a lifelong career in social care for Emmett. To read Emmett’s story, visit: https://ow.ly/Bj1950ZvHJV #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare #ChampioningTheirContribution

We're pleased to share that our Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26 is now published on our website. Read here: https://niscc.info/our-annual-report-and-accounts-for-2025-26-is-now-published/

Social farming brings people together on working farms to build skills, confidence, and community connection. Find out more about this #LunchtimeSeminar on: 4 October, 2026, 12-1.30pm - just click this link - https://ow.ly/V7Cp50ZqFYE. #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

New Care to chat episode out now, 'What social care means to us - Our family's story' A powerful story of love, dignity and the life-changing difference great social care can make. Listen here >> https://niscc.info/new-podcast-episode-what-social-care-means-to-us-our-familys-story/ Belfast Trust

Leading health and leading practice - discover the Social Work Leadership Framework and updates with this Lunchtime Seminar. 📅Wednesday, 30 September, 12-1.30pm Find out more and reserve your place here - https://ow.ly/xot850ZpWW8 #LunchtimeSeminar #SocialWorkLeadershipFramework #Yes2SocialWork

New Episode coming this Wednesday Episode 5 of the Care to Chat Podcast Series 4: “What Social Care Means to Us – Our Family’s Story”. Belfast Trust Department of Health #CareToChat #SocialCare #HomeCare #CareAtHome #Podcast

Have you signed up for your next Lunchtime Seminar yet? You can find all Seminars on our events page here - https://ow.ly/OMbX50ZpWBR - the page is updated regularly so don't forget to keep checking. #LunchtimeSeminar #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

What started as simply helping where she could, became the foundation for Zoe's career in social work. To find out more about Zoe’s story, visit: https://ow.ly/fFqg50Zsc4A #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare #ChooseSocialCare

Our public consultation on the draft ‘Social work and social care research, evidence, innovation and improvement strategy 2026 – 2031’ is now CLOSED. We would like to acknowledge our appreciation to everyone who contributed feedback.

This upcoming Lunchtime Seminar will explore why viable, quality alternatives to traditional service models are achievable, and what it takes to make them work. 📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026, 12-1.30pm 🔗 https://ow.ly/gngr50ZkEnB #Fostering #Yes2SocialCare #LunchtimeSeminar

Bringing together cancer care and mental health services under a social work-led model of psychosocial support. The session explores how psychosocial interventions help navigate the challenges of a cancer diagnosis. 🔗 https://ow.ly/yMPK50ZkCVm #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare #LunchtimeSeminar

Only one week to go to let us know what you think about our draft ‘Social work and social care research, evidence, innovation and improvement strategy 2026 – 2031.’ Our consultation closes on Wednesday 22nd July at 5pm 🔗More info and details on how to respond ➡️ https://ow.ly/IZ4m50YRzGs

Making a difference starts with caring. Episode 4 of Care to chat, 'Talking care - understanding children's social care' is now live. Listen now: https://niscc.info/talking-care-understanding-childrens-social-care/ Positive Futures Department of Health #CareToChat #SocialCare #MakingADifference

Our latest Care to Chat podcast coming this Wednesday explores the rewarding world of children’s social care, with frontline professionals sharing their experiences and the positive impact they have on the lives of children, young people and families. Positive Futures Department of Health

Understanding the Care in Practice (CiP) Framework Click below to reserve your place at this online session. 🔗 https://niscc.info/events/care-in-practice-pathways-live-understanding-the-care-in-practice-framework/ #CareinPractice #Yes2SocialCare #CareersinSocialCare

One month since we launched the “What makes a great leader — insights from social work teams” publication and the conversation about leadership in social work continues. https://ow.ly/VXPe50Z834O

Join the launch of the newly reviewed Health and Social Care vocational qualifications. Click below to book 📅 Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 9.30am - 12noon. 🔗 https://niscc.info/events/launch-of-the-newly-revised-health-and-social-care-vocational-qualifications/ #Yes2SocialCare #CareinPractice

Have you signed up for a Lunchtime Seminar yet? We have a full programme of events coming up over the next few months - just visit our events page to view the full list and reserve your place - www.niscc.net/events #LunchtimeSeminar #CPD #Yes2SocialWork #Yes2SocialCare

After building a career in retail, Afonso realised he wanted something more and his journey lead to something truly meaningful. It’s never too late to find a career that matters. To read Afonso’s story, visit: https://ow.ly/xmwY50ZkBIC #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare

Afonso’s bold career change into social care - NISCC

When Afonso first arrived in Belfast almost 30 years ago from Portugal, he was only supposed to be passing through. His original plan was to continue to Salford for a university course. Instead, life took him somewhere entirely different, and over time, Belfast became home. Afonso had built a succes...

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Tune in to Episode 3 of Care to chat, 'Road to development' - career development in social care. Listen here >> https://niscc.info/road-to-development-career-development-in-social-care/ Department of Health Belfast Trust

Congratulations to the 2026 cohort of @myhomelifeni! It was great to engage with everyone at the event Ulster University today

It often begins with the simple thought, “I want to make a difference.” Embark on your journey into social care and help to make a real difference to someone’s life 💛 To find out more, visit: https://ow.ly/nJRl50Ziygc #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare #ChampioningTheirContribution

We are looking for a new Chair of the Northern Ireland Degree in Social Work Partnership. Applications will close on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 4.00 PM with interviews being held on Wednesday 22 July 2026 Apply here - https://ow.ly/JvfC50Ziygu

⏰ Final day to submit your nomination! Deadline 4pm. Do you know a social worker or social work team making a real difference in people’s lives, or helping shape the profession through their dedication, passion and support? Submit your nomination here >> https://bit.ly/41ZAVe9 Belfast Trust

Our 3rd Care to Chat episode of Series 4 drops this Wednesday: ‘Road to Development’ – Career Development in Social Care Until its release, catch up on previous episodes here >> https://niscc.info/care-to-chat-podcast/ Belfast Trust Department of Health #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare #Career

this year’s “Social care - Making a Difference” campaign celebrating the extraordinary contribution of Northern Ireland’s social care workforce has launched. To read more, visit: https://ow.ly/SFR350ZhsiY #MakingADifference #Yes2SocialCare #SocialCare #ChampioningTheirContribution

Our Director Declan McAllister was delighted to present the future of innovation of Social care at the Ulster University Centre for Digital Healthcare Technology event. It brought together researchers, social care providers and industry to look at the opportunities for digital innovation .

Due to a planned system upgrade, MyPortal online services will be offline from 8am until 3pm tomorrow (23 June) During this downtime, we will still be taking calls on our phoneline (028 9536 2600) and emails via registration@niscc.hscni.net