06 Oct 2020
The continuous professional learning (CPL) comes in at the end of October. Here are some key dates you’ll need to know.
30 Sep 2020
When the Regulation of Care Act set a vision for a regulated, qualified and professional social service workforce one of the first members of staff at the new Scottish Social Services Council was Lorraine Gray. Nearly 20 years later, and now Chief Executive, she reflects on the remarkable journey.
30 Sep 2020
Social service workers and the key role they have played in supporting some of Scotland’s most vulnerable citizens during COVID-19 have quite rightly been recognised as a vital part of the health and social care system.
28 Sep 2020
Over the past three months we’ve shared Inspiring Care Stories during COVID-19 and lockdown from social service workers right across Scotland and today we publish the final phase.
01 Sep 2020
Post registration training and learning (PRTL) is changing to continuous professional learning (CPL) this autumn. Here is what you need to know.
16 Oct 2020
The Scottish Social Services Council, Scottish Qualifications Authority, Scottish Government and the Care Inspectorate are working together to support, as far as reasonably possible, students undertaking work placements to allow completion of full HNC qualifications this academic year 2020-21.
08 Oct 2020
From 1 January 2021 the UK will introduce a new points-based immigration system which will treat EU and non-EU citizens equally. Anyone coming to the UK to work, excluding Irish citizens, will need to apply for permission in advance.
06 Oct 2020
NHS Scotland want to speak to frontline social care staff as part of research to inform the delivery of a future COVID-19 vaccination to social care workers.