Social Services Inspecrorate
Function of SSI - Mission Statement
The
aim of SSI is to work with others to ensure that social work and social care services are responsive
to the needs of the population in Northern Ireland and are of the highest standards in keeping with
the resources available.
Purpose
- to inspect social services provision and its organisation and management in order to promote quality standards, improve effectiveness and efficiency, and ensure the safety and well-being of service users;
- to provide professional advice and expertise to Ministers, Government Departments and the field on the formulation, implementation and review of social services and related health policies, and the effective and efficient delivery of social services;
- to develop, promote and implement effective strategies for personal social services training and staff development; and
- to facilitate the conduct of business between the department and the field.
