18 Nov 2020
We’ve developed a new app, MyLearning, to help you record and reflect on the learning you do every day. It’s free and you can use it to record your continuous professional learning (CPL).
16 Nov 2020
We have published new guidance, Wilful neglect, ill-treatment and corporate homicide, for social service workers and care providers who deliver social care and health services and support to adults, in partnership with the Care Inspectorate.
11 Nov 2020
We’ve updated the supplementary guidance for SVQ assessment centres dealing with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic when assessing candidates. This replaces the previous guidance issued in May 2020.
02 Nov 2020
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.
30 Oct 2020
The new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement for SSSC registered workers comes into effect today.
27 Nov 2020
We have published a toolkit of information to support placement providers, students and centres to support the safe return of students to placements.
23 Nov 2020
The Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have issued a joint statement to set out our policy on the regulation of managers and clarify the position regarding applications for managers who do not hold relevant qualifications.
20 Nov 2020
We have made some changes to the endorsement page of MySSSC to make sure the information provided on applications is as accurate as possible.