Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

2020-21 Voluntary Sector Development Fund open

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 08:00:00 Z

Applications to the 2020-21 Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) are now open. It supports voluntary sector organisations providing social services registered with the Care Inspectorate.

Person-centred care during the COVID-19 pandemic: what matters to you

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:52:45 Z

A guide for social service workers

Final countdown to mandatory registration for care at home and housing support workers

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:52:45 Z

In just 12 weeks support workers in care at home and housing support who were in their role on or before 2 October 2017 must be registered with us.

New guidance on self-directed support during COVID-19

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 13:24:55 Z

The Scottish Government has produced guidance for people who assess, approve and administer social work and social care and support (including carer support) and approve self-directed support (SDS) budgets.

Learning from the NQSW pilots and next steps

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 10:24:13 Z

We’ve completed phase one of the project to develop recommendations for the design, implementation and delivery of a sustainable and accessible national approach to newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) first year in practice on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Apply for your Individual Training Account funding

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:05:39 Z

Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in work?

Apply for an Individual Training Account from today.

New guide offers advice and information on working safely

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 10:39:47 Z

Our new guide, Working safely during COVID-19, offers social service workers information and advice about changes to the way we work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

Testing for COVID-19 in social services – a message from the Scottish Social Services Council and Care Inspectorate

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:35:02 Z

As testing for workers is rolled out across social services the Care Inspectorate and the SSSC want to emphasise its importance to your own wellbeing, your colleagues and to people experiencing care.

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.