Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

New toolkit to help with student placements

Fri, 27 Nov 2020 15:25:01 Z

We have published a toolkit of information to support placement providers, students and centres to support the safe return of students to placements.

Regulating managers of registered services

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 09:30:00 Z

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.

Do you endorse SSSC registration applications?

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:44:25 Z

We have made some changes to the endorsement page of MySSSC to make sure the information provided on applications is as accurate as possible.

Have you changed job recently? Remember to let us know

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 09:17:38 Z

It’s important you tell us about any changes to your SSSC registration details as soon as they happen, whether it’s changing job, address, contact information or your name.

New MyLearning app to help you

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:00:00 Z

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).

Nominations open for Scottish Apprenticeship Awards 2020

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 10:00:10 Z

The Scottish Apprenticeship Awards recognise the hard work and commitment of apprentices and shine a spotlight on the employers and training providers who champion apprenticeships. There is one week left to make a nomination.

New guidance to recognise signs of ill-treatment or wilful neglect

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 09:30:00 Z

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.

Updated guidance for SVQ assessment centres

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 12:05:34 Z

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.

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.