Domiciliary Care Worker
- Regulators
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- Northern Ireland Social Care Council
- Nations
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- Northern Ireland
- Sectors
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- Health and care
Regulatory or professional bodies
Primary regulator
- Regulatory authority
- Northern Ireland Social Care Council
- Address
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7th Floor,
Millennium House,
9-25 Great Victoria Street
Belfast
BT2 7AQ - Email address
- registration@niscc.hscni.net
- Website
- https://www.niscc.info
- Phone number
- +44 (0)2895 362 600
Regulation
Regulation summary
Domiciliary care/Home care workers- compulsory registration.
Domiciliary care workers work with people in their own homes. They support, care for , protect and empower people to live as well and as independently as possible. They deliver a range of practical help and emotional support to individuals and families.
Domiciliary care/Home care workers must register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council on Part Two of the register.
Regulation type
Reserved activities
Tasks delegated by other professionals.
- More about regulated activities and titles
- http://www.niscc.info
Qualifications and experience
New professionals
- Routes to qualification
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Domiciliary care/Home care workers need to have the relevant knowledge and skills to work in social care.
Employers are interested in employing people with the right values and a willingness to learn.
A mandatory qualification is not required.
Desirable current qualifications:
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) (Northern Ireland)
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (Adults) Wales and Northern Ireland - More about qualification
- http://niscc.info
Professionals from other UK nations
- Routes to recognition within the UK
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Employers want staff who have experience - the right skills and values. Qualifications are not mandatory for these posts and will be considered on a case by case basis.
- More about recognition within the UK
- http://www.niscc.info
Professionals from outside the UK
- Recognition for professionals outside the UK
- None - all professionals must re-qualify
- Summary of routes
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If you wish to work as a Domiciliary care/Home care worker in Northern Ireland you must be registered on Part two of the register - social care.
- More about recognition for professionals outside the UK
- http://niscc.info
Registration
- Registration requirements
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Domiciliary care/Home care workers must register with the Northern Ireland Social Care Council- Part 2 of the register.
Registration must be maintained- an annual fee paid and continuing professional development undertaken- 90 hours over a five year registration period. - More about registration
- http://nissc.info
Legislation
- Title of relevant act or charter
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The Northern Ireland Social Care Council (Social Care Workers
Prohibition) and Fitness of Workers (Amendment) Regulations
(Northern Ireland) 2017 - Website link to legislation
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2017/207/made