Scottish Social Services News - Press Releases

Make sure that cyber security is top of your Christmas list

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:52:00 Z

At this time of year, some organisations will start to close, while others may be running with reduced staff which can make organisations vulnerable to online attacks.

Staff Vacancies in Care Services 2020

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:03:00 Z

The Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) have today published new figures on the levels of staff vacancies in Scotland’s social care services. It shows the level of reported vacancies in social care is more than three times that across all types of employers.

Scottish Social Services Council 2020-2021 Annual Report published

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:45:00 Z

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its 2020-2021 Annual Report.

Introduction to a career in social care employer awareness event – recording now available

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:29:00 Z

Last month we shared information about this new college course, funded by the National Transition Training Fund, which can help people to prepare for a new career in social care.

New careers in care for Scottish Ambulance Service employees

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:34:00 Z

SSSC’s Learning and Development Adviser, Kerry Cannon recently spoke with Sarah Allison, Learning and Skills Manager at West Lothian College, who told us about a new initiative designed to help mobile testing unit operatives start new careers in health and social care.

Can you help us to improve our letters and emails?

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 12:34:00 Z

We want to make sure the letters and emails we send are as clear, helpful and easy to understand as possible and we really need your help to do this.

Get a taste for a career in childcare

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 11:38:00 Z

This new course is available to people over 25 who are unemployed (or at risk of unemployment or redundancy) and considering a change of career. It’s funded by the National Transition Training Fund which means there is no cost to take part.

Workshops on grief and loss to manage your wellbeing

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 12:11:00 Z

The Scottish Government has teamed up with bereavement specialists, Cruse Scotland, to offer a series of pilot workshops for people working in adult social care and social work to manage their wellbeing through these difficult times.

MyLearning celebrates first birthday

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:49:00 Z

November marks one year since we launched our MyLearning app. To celebrate, we reflect on its overwhelming success, the journey so far and look forward to what is coming next for MyLearning.

Coaching for Wellbeing – boost for winter

Thu, 11 Nov 2021 13:00:00 Z

The Coaching for Wellbeing service is being boosted during winter to support the workforce during seasonal pressures. It’s free and available for all health and social service workers as part of the National Wellbeing Hub.