Non Executive Director

The Department of Health is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (NISCC).

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for you to play a key role in helping to shape and drive the delivery of essential health and social care services and to make a positive difference to the lives of people in 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

Applicants for this position must on their application form, and if invited for interview, meet the following essential criteria:

Leadership, Change Management, Corporate Governance & Accountability, Working Together.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon BST Friday 13 February 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Telephone: or Monday – Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm)