Appointment of Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council
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Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt has announced the appointment of three Non-Executive Members to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).
Bria Mongan has been appointed as the Non-Executive (Registrant) Member, Carol Diffin has been appointed as the Non-Executive (Stakeholder) Member and Denise Hunt has been appointed as the Non-Executive (Lay) Member. All three appointments commenced on 19 May 2025 and will end on a date not later than 18 May 2029.
Northern Ireland Social Care Council Non-Executive Member positions require a time commitment of a minimum of two days per month and attract a remuneration of Pound 7,404 per annum.
These appointments are made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.
The Social Care Council's purpose is to raise standards in the social care workforce by registering social workers, social care workers and social work students, setting standards for their conduct and practice and supporting their professional development.
The Social Care Council's Board Members are appointed in accordance with Schedule 1 of the Health & Personal Social Services Act (Northern Ireland) 2001. The Board is made up of a Chair and 8 Non-Executive Members. The Members represent a wide range of interests in the field of social care. Board membership is split equally between Lay, Stakeholder and Registrant Members.
