A Framework for Continuing and Maintaining Professional Competence A New Approach From The Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Northern Ireland

Sector Skills Council Workforce Regulator An Awarding Body Northern Ireland Social Care Council – Who We Are

Homegrown Largely Female 70% employed in the Health & Social Care Trusts 30% employed in the Voluntary Sector, Education Welfare, and Justice 30% employed in the Voluntary Sector, Education Welfare, and Justice Graduate Workforce

CCETSW Journey to Date NISCC NI PQ Framework reviewed 1990 UK PQ Framework launched 2006 NI PQ Framework launched 2015 NI PiP Framework launched

Our Cornerstones PARTNERSHIP SERVICE NEEDS ASSESSING COMPETENCE REFLECTIVE PRACTICE SERVICE USER

2420 Holding Professionals Awards 1611 (29%) actively working towards professional awards Social Workers pursue CPD for own professional development

Overview of PiP

PiP Making a Difference Registrant Employer Service User

Patricia Higgins Director of Regulation & Standards Marian O’Rourke Head of Workforce Development NISCC, 7th Floor Millennium House, Great Victoria Street, BELFAST, BT2 7AQ, Northern Ireland Website:

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