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NORTHERN IRELAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

2. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council. Established in October 2001 under the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001.Non-Departmental Public Body.DHSSPS sponsor department.. 3. The Northern Ireland Social Care Council. AIM: To protect the public through improving safeguards for vulnerable people, raising the standards of social care practice and strengthening the professionalism of the workforce..

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NORTHERN IRELAND SOCIAL CARE COUNCIL

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    2. 2 The Northern Ireland Social Care Council Established in October 2001 under the Health and Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001. Non-Departmental Public Body. DHSSPS sponsor department.

    3. 3 The Northern Ireland Social Care Council AIM: To protect the public through improving safeguards for vulnerable people, raising the standards of social care practice and strengthening the professionalism of the workforce.

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    6. 6 “Personal Care” includes the provision of appropriate assistance in counteracting or alleviating the effect of old age and infirmity; disablement; past or present dependence on alcohol or drugs; or past or present mental disorder, and in particular includes : action taken to promote rehabilitation assistance with physical or social needs counselling (HPSS Quality, Improvement and Regulation (NI) Order 2003)

    7. Registration phases Workforce of approx 35000 Registering in phases from 2003 Phase one: - social workers - residential child care - heads of residential homes and day care facilities

    8. 8 Registration phases Phase 2 – social work students Phase 3 – domiciliary care managers (includes supporting people services with care element) - care staff in residential and nursing homes Phase 4 – domiciliary care staff (including SPS), day care staff, rehabilitation officers, drivers with care responsibilities, SWA’s.

    9. 9 Key Features of Registration Codes of Practice - clear minimum standards for staff, employers and service users Regulation - public protection; ensuring workers are fit to practice Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL) - raising standards

    10. 10 The Codes of Practice for Social Care Workers and Employers of Social Care Workers Complement each other and highlight the shared responsibilities of employees and employers Inform service users, workers, employers and the public the standards to expect Describe the responsibilities of employers in supporting workers to meet the standards

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    13. 13 How to register Complete application form Verification of identity Endorsement by employer Annual Fee - Ł30 Managers - Ł15 social care workers Duration – 3years

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