Social care workforce

Welcome to our webpage for the social care workforce in Scotland.

If you are part of the diverse social care workforce, we recognise that you have valuable existing skills and knowledge.  Here you will find resources that will assist you to work safely and confidently in your role as we adapt to the impact of COVID-19.    You can access the following topics from the links below:

Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Learning Zone
National guidance

COVID-19 is an ever-changing situation. It is important that you keep up to date with policy and guidance from these national organisations:

Staying well

For staff, this could be a difficult and pressured time. It is important to remember that you matter and to keep yourself safe and well. 

  • PROMIS, the national well-being hub for people working in health and social care, provides resources and information.
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) Resources

NES has developed a range of resources that, although not specifically designed for social care staff, you may find useful:

How to find evidence and research

Use the SSKS Library Search to find online articles, books and journals for research and evidence.Social services and care staff can register for a NHSScotland OpenAthens username to access all NES subscriptions for free.

Get started with this short video or see the Help pages.

Find quality assured sources of COVID-19 information for a range of topics and staff groups in the Guidance and evidence section.