Northern Ireland Social Care Council

Just one week to go until our #LunctimeSeminar on Resolving differences with positive conversations. Delivered by Jim McGrath of Netcare, this seminar will introduce participants to the practice model and the 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. Lunchtime Seminars are free and open to anyone to attend - just click on the link below to book your place https://lnkd.in/ebEi5z8i

We've just wrapped on our third series of 'Care to chat?' and all three are available to stream now. Hosted by Dr Wendy Austin, topics cover everything from leadership, human rights, mental health in the workforce, and career journey with many more topics. You can find all episodes on our website here - https://lnkd.in/eu_meEAy #Caretochat #podcast #listenagain #Wearesocialwork

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 [email protected] 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