It’s nearly six months since we introduced the new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement and soon we will start sampling registered workers’ learning.

The deadline for applying for EU Settlement Status is 30 June 2021.

EU and EEA citizens working in social services in Scotland need to apply for settled status to continue living and working here.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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