Michael is a home care coordinator with Fife Council’s care at home services. Initially anxious about completing a qualification, Michael is now working towards his second one. Today he shares his experience.

Andrew is the SVQ and career pathways manager and centre contact for Falkirk Council. He tells us more about his role in supporting people gain their qualifications and the valuable role people receiving care can play in the worker gaining their qualification.

Scotland’s National Induction Framework (NIF) for Social Care is transforming the way new staff learn and develop, according to the latest six-month evaluation report.

Allison is a social care worker providing care at home and housing support services in the Glasgow area. Her career in care started as a natural progression after being an unpaid carer for family members. Allison has a hearing impairment and was anxious it would stand in her way when completing her SVQ. Today she shares her experience.  

Each month throughout 2026, we'll launch a new Continuous Professional Learning Plus (CPL+) badge that recognises your continuous and informal learning. You can claim a badge by telling us about learning you've carried out in the last 30 days and you'll receive recognition for your professional development as you go.

John is a Senior (Lead) External Verifier in Care and Childcare at the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and explains the role of verifiers and why planning for your SVQ is so important. He also explains how an SVQ can help you reflect on how you do your day-to-day role.

Working in social services involves a wide range of skills, knowledge and values that are essential to your SVQ qualifications. Every interaction with individuals you support is an opportunity to demonstrate this.

We understand the challenges you face in gaining your qualifications for registration and we are here to support you. It can be daunting thinking about what’s involved and how you will evidence your learning.

SSSC Learning and Development Adviser, Jane Muir shares her top tips to help you prepare for your SVQ. Jane joined the SSSC from Forth Valley College and has lots of experience in supporting people to gain their qualifications.  

Roslyn is a Vocational Learning Assessment Manager at Fife College and shares her insights and advice about completing an SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care or Social Services (children and young people). Roslyn also explains the role of assessors, what support is available and the benefits of achieving an SVQ qualification.

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Vilmantas is a support practitioner with Cornerstone providing care at home and housing support services. He was awarded Cornerstone Learner of the Year award for 2025 for his SVQ assignments that led to substantial improvements in challenging areas, such as mealtime routines for a supported person with high anxiety and trauma.