What are the key points from the NISCC code of practice?

1.8 Respecting and maintaining the dignity and privacy of service users; 1.9 Treating service users and carers fairly and promoting equal opportunities; 1.10 Respecting diversity, beliefs, preferences, cultural differences and challenging discriminatory attitudes or behaviour.

What is the role and function of NISCC?

We are a public body established by the Department of Health to support high quality standards of social work and social care. We make a difference to the quality of social care services by regulating workforce standards and promoting continuous training and learning.

Who needs to register with NISCC?

All social care workers, social work students and UK-qualified social workers must use this system to register, pay fees, update their registration details and record their training and learning.

What is the standards of conduct in health and social care?

The Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. It outlines the behaviour and attitudes that you should expect to experience from those workers signed up to the code. It helps them to provide safe, guaranteed care and support.

What are the values that underpin NISCC standards of conduct and practice?

What are standards and codes of practice?

The Code describes the standards of conduct, behaviour and attitude that the public and people who use health and care services should expect. You are responsible for, and have a duty of care to ensure that your conduct does not fall below the standards detailed in the Code.

What is NISCC registered?

About Us. We are the regulator responsible for raising standards in Social Work and Social Care in Northern Ireland.

How often do you have to register with NISCC?

If your renewal application is successful, you will be registered for a further three/five year period. Registrants who do not apply for renewal will be removed from the Register and will be unable to practise in their social work/social care job role.

What is Niscc registered?

How do I get my Niscc certificate?

The digital certificate is available via the registrants portal account, it can be saved and viewed on a mobile or tablet device. Use this certificate as IDto avail of free transport, priority shopping and other benefits for HSC staff.

What are the 5 main care standards?

The Standards are built upon five principles; dignity and respect, compassion, be included, responsive care and support and wellbeing.

What are the five care standards?

Under the new approach, CQC inspectors will make their judgement on providers by assessing services against five key questions: Are they safe? Are they effective? Are they caring? Are they responsive to people’s needs?

What are the SSSC codes of practice?

The SSSC Code of Practice for Social Service Employers sets out the responsibilities of employers in the regulation of social service workers. Employers are responsible for making sure they meet the required standards and support their workers to meet the standards set out in the Code for Social Service Workers.

What are codes of practice in care?

The Code of Practice for Social Care Workers is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required of social care workers as they go about their daily work.

How do I get my NISCC certificate?

How long does NISCC registration last?

Maintaining your registration Social workers need to re-register every two to three years to maintain high standards in their work. Re-registration requires the completion of ongoing training and learning.

How long does your Niscc last?

Social work students are registered for a maximum of eight years to allow them to complete their Degree course. Students are not required to renew registration during that period.

How do I pay Niscc?

Making payment via your Online Portal account is quick and simple to do. If for any reason you have difficulty using digital systems we are providing an alternative dedicated phone line option. Please call 028 95 362 600 and have your reference number and payment card ready.

What are the 5 CQC Standards 2021?