The Non-Executive appointment of James (Jim) Perry, as Chair, has been extended for 6 months from 15th April 2017.
This appointment carries a time commitment of 2 days per week and attracts an annual remuneration of £17,403.
The Northern Ireland Social Care Council is responsible for registering and regulating social workers and social care staff by maintaining a register of the workforce and conducting inquiries into allegations of misconduct; in the event that individuals are found unfit to practice on grounds of misconduct, bad practice, negligence, abuse or ill-health, the Council has powers to suspend, vary or remove registration; publishing Codes of Practice for employees and employers; and, promoting, developing, approving and regulating training and education, at qualifying and post-qualifying level, of social care staff.
The Council is also the Northern Ireland component of the UK sector skills council partnership Skills for Care and Development which has the responsibility of ensuring that an appropriately skilled and qualified workforce is available.
The Board of the Council comprises of a non-executive Chair and 12 non-executive members.
The appointment is made in accordance with the Code of Practice issued by the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland. The final decision on the extension of the appointment rested with the Minister.
Notes to editors:
- The extension was made with the approval of the Minister for Health.
- All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process and Mr. Perry declared no political activity.
- Mr James Perry (MSc FCA) has been a Lay Member of the Council since October 2007. Mr. Perry was appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Northern Ireland Social Care Council for a four year term from 15 April 2013 to 14 April 2017. He is a Chartered Accountant and is Chair of Ulster Supported Employment Ltd; a Council member of the Pharmaceutical Society NI and Vice Chairperson of Ballymena Business Centre. He was appointed High Sheriff for the County of Antrim in 2016 by the Secretary of State.
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