Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

Marking World Social Work Day 2021

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 08:30:00 Z

As we mark World Social Work Day 2021 we’d like to acknowledge the important role of all social workers and social care workers and say thank you for supporting people throughout Scotland during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rebecca’s apprenticeship while at school

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 16:00:00 Z

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.

Modern apprentice, Hannah’s story

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 14:44:21 Z

South Ayrshire Council shared their story of modern apprentice, Hannah Spence, and her experience and dedication to her role working during the pandemic.

New improvements to the SSSC MyLearning app

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:24:51 Z

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.

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2021

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 11:09:25 Z

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.

Coaching for Wellbeing – a digital coaching service for all health and social care staff

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:24:38 Z

Free coaching is available to support all health and social service workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funding for this coaching has been extended for another 18 months.

Free courses for social service workers

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 16:17:29 Z

The University of Glasgow is offering new fully funded 10-week courses to social service workers in Scotland.

New guide for Dementia Ambassadors, social service workers and carers

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 12:18:10 Z

We’ve published a new guide which offers information and advice to support Dementia Ambassadors in their role.

‘There’s More to Care Than Caring’ campaign

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 09:00:00 Z

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.

SSSC's response to the adult social care review

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 12:25:04 Z

Statement from the SSSC in response to the Independent Review of Adult Social Care.