20 May 2020
New 2020-23 SSSC strategic plan to support social services
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its new strategic plan setting out how it will support the continuing development and professionalism of the social service workforce while protecting the public through regulation.
12 May 2020
Share your story with us
As a social service worker and an SSSC registrant you make an immensely positive difference to the lives of people you care for.
06 May 2020
A thank you to the social service workforce
SSSC Chief Executive, Lorraine Gray, thanks the social service workforce for their vital work during the COVID-19 pandemic.
15 Apr 2020
Important information for social care services on staffing - SSSC COVID-19 recruitment portal now available to all social care services
The new guidance for employers on how to use the recruitment hub to fill vacancies is now available. It includes important information on:
- contracts
- funding
- using the Care Inspectorate notification and triage system.
01 Apr 2020
Workforce support and wellbeing during COVID-19
We’ve produced a new resource to support staff health and wellbeing during the challenging time of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
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22 May 2020
Are you a 2016 social work graduate? We want to hear from you
Understanding the experiences of newly qualified and early career social workers
Listening to the voices of social workers has rarely been so important. Our national survey of early career social workers is now in its fourth year and we are keen to hear about your experiences in this particular moment.
20 May 2020
New 2020-23 SSSC strategic plan to support social services
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its new strategic plan setting out how it will support the continuing development and professionalism of the social service workforce while protecting the public through regulation.
19 May 2020
HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice – COVID-19 guidance
In a normal year, Higher National Certificate (HNC) candidates are required to undertake a minimum of 60 days on placement. When the COVID-19 restrictions were put in place, most candidates would already have undertaken a range of placements prior to the start of the graded unit.
