We’ve published our latest six-monthly survey report on Scotland’s social work workforce. The report provides detail on the number of filled and vacant social worker and senior social worker posts in local authorities in June 2025.

We’ve been working with partners across the UK and with our stakeholder groups to review the National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS underpin the qualifications and training programmes that you need to work in social care in Scotland, and to register with us. 

We’re consulting on changes to our Fitness to Practise Rules to make them work more effectively and improve some areas.

The festive season can be a joyful time, but for many working in social work, social care and children and young people services it can also mean time away from loved ones to provide care and support for others. This can feel isolating and emotionally demanding.

Listening to people with real-life experience helps us make better decisions. Their views have been key to updating the National Occupational Standards (NOS) and the current SVQ and modern apprenticeship review.