The Scottish Government is consulting on proposed changes to SSSC registration requirements to add three new groups to the SSSC’s Register. The three groups are people working in adult day care services, offender accommodation services and social work assistants.

We’ve published our six-monthly survey report on Scotland’s social work workforce with details on the number of filled and vacant social worker and senior social worker posts in local authorities in December 2025.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its latest Register snapshot report giving a unique insight into the social work, social care and children and young people workforce on their Register.

Members of the social work, social care and children and young people workforce face a number of challenges but remain committed to the people they support and want to make a difference in their lives.

We’re continuing our review of the qualification and modern apprenticeship frameworks and want to share an update on the progress so far.