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1.—(1) There shall be a body corporate to be known as the Northern Ireland Social Care Council (referred to in this Part as “the Council”) which shall have the functions conferred on it by or under this Part or any other statutory provision.
(2) It shall be the duty of the Council to promote—
(a)high standards of conduct and practice among social care workers; and
(b)high standards in their training.
(3) The Council shall, in the exercise of its functions, act—
(a)in accordance with any directions given to it by the Department; and
(b)under the general guidance of the Department.
(4) Schedule 1 shall have effect with respect to the Council.
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