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

2. Northern Ireland

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

4. 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

6. CCETSW 1970-2001 Journey to Date NISCC 2001 2012 NI PQ Framework reviewed 1990 UK PQ Framework launched 2006 NI PQ Framework launched 2015 NI PiP Framework launched

7. Our Cornerstones PARTNERSHIP SERVICE NEEDS ASSESSING COMPETENCE REFLECTIVE PRACTICE SERVICE USER

8. 2420 Holding Professionals Awards 1611 (29%) actively working towards professional awards Social Workers pursue CPD for own professional development

9. Overview of PiP

10. PiP Making a Difference Registrant Employer Service User

11. Patricia Higgins Director of Regulation & Standards Email: Patricia.Higgins@niscc.hscni.net Marian O’Rourke Head of Workforce Development Email: Marian.O'Rourke@niscc.hscni.net NISCC, 7th Floor Millennium House, 19-25 Great Victoria Street, BELFAST, BT2 7AQ, Northern Ireland Website: www.niscc.info

12. QUESTIONS