05 Jun 2020
New leading in a crisis resource
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has developed a new leadership resource to help people in social services reflect on and develop their leadership capability and that of others, particularly during the COVID-19 period.
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.
Latest news
05 Jun 2020
New resources for care homes
A number of resources are now available to support care homes identify factors that may impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of residents as a result of COVID-19.
05 Jun 2020
New leading in a crisis resource
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has developed a new leadership resource to help people in social services reflect on and develop their leadership capability and that of others, particularly during the COVID-19 period.
29 May 2020
New acute care needs resource
A new partnership resource developed by NHS Education for Scotland (NES) and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) highlights the essential skills to respond to and care for people living in care homes or their own home, who have acute care needs due to COVID-19.
