Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

How to help your staff with SSSC Open Badges

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 09:41:47 Z

SSSC Open Badges have been very popular over the last few months with lots of social service workers visiting the website for the first time. We’ve produced guidance for managers to help workers get the most from their learning activity.

New person-centred care during COVID-19 situations report

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 16:46:20 Z

A new insight report published by Health Improvement Scotland (HIS) in partnership with the SSSC and Care Inspectorate outlines key elements of what has enabled good practice during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Film archive brings Inspiring Care Story to life

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 10:54:06 Z

Archive film clips from the National Library of Scotland have brought to life a poem sharing the thoughts and feelings of care home residents in our final Inspiring Care Story.

New CPL requirement launched

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:52:51 Z

The new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement for SSSC registered workers comes into effect today.

Workforce and providers asked to prepare for winter

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 08:00:00 Z

SSSC Chief Executive, Lorraine Gray, has written to social service workers and providers asking them to prepare for winter and thanking them for all their work during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Preparing for winter

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 14:05:36 Z

Guidance and resources for registrants and care service providers.

HNC Social Services and HNC Childhood Practice – starting work placements

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 13:39:44 Z

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.

The way you hire people from the EU is changing

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 10:22:50 Z

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.

Could you help plan the delivery of COVID-19 vaccination to social care staff?

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 16:12:32 Z

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.

Timetable for the new CPL requirement

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:31:18 Z

The continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement comes in at the end of October. Here are some key dates you’ll need to know.