Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

New resource for safe use of medication during COVID-19

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:08:31 Z

Our new resource, Safe use of medication during the COVID-19 pandemic is a quick guide for new social service workers and people who are supporting the learning of others working in care homes and in people’s homes.

Treating everyone fairly – a statement from the SSSC

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 08:08:20 Z

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is against racism in any form. We want to add our voice to the anti-racism movement and recognise the important role social services play in tackling discrimination.

New resources for care homes

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 15:57:26 Z

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.

New leading in a crisis resource

Fri, 05 Jun 2020 14:27:42 Z

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.

Do you work in a day care of children service? Do you need additional support?

Wed, 27 May 2020 14:31:11 Z

A new workforce support group created in response to COVID-19 is surveying Scotland’s education and early learning and childcare workforce to find out what additional training and wellbeing support is needed.

New infection control guide for providing care in people’s homes

Mon, 25 May 2020 14:39:50 Z

We’ve developed a new guide COVID-19 Key measures for infection prevention and control for social care workers providing care in an individual’s home.

Are you a 2016 social work graduate? We want to hear from you

Fri, 22 May 2020 15:12:52 Z

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.

New 2020-23 SSSC strategic plan to support social services

Wed, 20 May 2020 09:41:13 Z

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.

HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice – COVID-19 guidance

Tue, 19 May 2020 14:12:05 Z

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.

Share your story with us

Tue, 12 May 2020 13:31:21 Z

As a social service worker and an SSSC registrant you make an immensely positive difference to the lives of people you care for.