SCI CPD Events

Level 2: Motivational Interviewing (Progress to level 2 once level 1 is completed). The requirements of these workshops are participants need to complete level 1 prior to attending level 2. 

This is an interdisciplinary event between Social Care Ireland (SCI) the Irish Association of Social Workers (IASW), the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (IASLT), the Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland (AOTI), and the Irish Society of Chartered Physiotherapists (ISCP). The course has been funded by the HSCP Office, HSE. As such, places are available to social care workers in the publicly funded healthcare service only. If your profession is included in the list above please purchase a ticket from their webpage

This event is hosted by Social Care Ireland.  It is an interdisciplinary event in collaboration with the Association of Occupational Therapists in Ireland (AOTI) and the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists (ISLT). It is funded by the National Health and Social Care Professionals Office (HSCP Office).

The Mindfulness-based Health and Social Care (MBHSC) group programme is a unique mindfulness-based programme which focusses on improving the self-care and practice of health and social care professionals. MBHSC is a theory and evidence-informed programme which focusses on reducing stress, emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation of service users/patients, improving well-being and a range of practice skills and competencies.

Social Care Ireland are delighted to welcome back the Annual Disability Special Interest Group Conference. The conference will be chaired by a representative from the Disability SIG Janine Zube. The theme of this years conference is to explore where social care workers practice is currently when it comes to the Assisted Denison Making (Capacity) Act 2015. We have a jam packed day which we hope you enjoy.

Trauma is an umbrella and broad term, and we often focus in services around certain types of traumas; but the crucial area of intergenerational, multigenerational, transgenerational, inherited, and historical trauma is often less acknowledged or spoken about. This day has a spotlight on intergenerational trauma at a collective, community, and society level such as within the context of genocide, war, and political oppression. As well as exploring the concept and experience of intergenerational trauma within a family and parenting context.

The webinar will draw on findings from the Innovate Project, a four year study in the UK of social care innovation

Social Care Ireland are delighted to be endorsing this course it is an Introduction to Clinical Supervision level 1. It is for all Health and Social Care Professionals that find themselves in leadership roles. It is been facilitated by Dr. Nicola O'Sullivan and supported by other experienced practitioners.

The theme of this years conference is, 'Creativity, Innovation and play in Social Care - The Power of Possibility in an era of regulation' Date: 2nd & 3rd of April 2025 Venue: The Fairways Hotel Dublin Road, Haggardstown, Dundalk, Co. Louth, A91 E6KC. Email: reception@fairwayshotel.ie/ Phone: +353 42 934 3910 Please book accommodation directly with the hotel  When booking online enter the code “SCI2025” into the promo code section. You will automatically receive the Social Care Ireland discounted rate. Social care practice often requires thinking and acting creatively and innovatively in complex and sometimes ambiguous contexts which are now increasingly […]