01 Mar 2021
Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021
This week (1-5 March) is Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which is an opportunity to share the value apprenticeships can bring to individuals, employers and people who use social care and health services. The theme of this year’s week is Business Backing Talent, to showcase the great things that happen when employers back talent through apprenticeships.
10 Feb 2021
‘There’s More to Care Than Caring’ campaign
The rewards and job satisfaction of a career in adult social care are highlighted in a new Scottish Government campaign to attract more people to the sector which launched today.
08 Feb 2021
SSSC's response to the adult social care review
Statement from the SSSC in response to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.
01 Feb 2021
Scottish Social Services Council 2020-2023 Children’s Rights Report published today
Today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes its first Children’s Rights Report showing our commitment to making sure the children of Scotland can rely on social services being provided by a skilled, trusted and confident workforce.
01 Feb 2021
COVID-19 vaccination – it’s time to roll up your sleeve
The COVID-19 vaccination is an important step in tackling the pandemic. Getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as you can should protect you and may help to protect your family and those you care for.
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04 Mar 2021
Rebecca’s apprenticeship while at school
Foundation apprenticeships (FA) are for pupils in fifth and sixth year of secondary school and take two years to complete. There are two social service foundation apprenticeships.
03 Mar 2021
Modern apprentice, Hannah’s story
South Ayrshire Council shared their story of modern apprentice, Hannah Spence, and her experience and dedication to her role working during the pandemic.
01 Mar 2021
New improvements to the SSSC MyLearning app
We are overwhelmed by the positive response for our MyLearning app. Since launching it last November, over 5,000 people have used the app, nearly 40,000 learning logs have been recorded and 800 people have shared their learning journal with someone else.
