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07 Dec 2023

Scottish Social Services Council 2022-2023 Annual Report published today

Today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes its 2022-2023 Annual Report.

SSSC corporate

07 Dec 2023

SSSC Council Members appointed

The Minister for Children, Young People & Keeping the Promise has announced the appointment of Sharon Ballingall and Edel Harris as Members of the Council of the Scottish Social Services Council.

SSSC corporate

04 Dec 2023

Get ready for changes to the Register

Following our consultation in 2022 we’re preparing for changes to our Register and here’s what you need to know.

SSSC registration SSSC Codes of Practice

16 Nov 2023

NQSW Supported Year expanding to more areas

Another 10 areas have received grant funding to help implement the Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year.

Funding

15 Nov 2023

Why professional boundaries are important

Social service workers have an important role in the lives of the people they support and rely on trust and rapport to develop good working relationships. Professional boundaries are the limits that make sure the relationship between a worker and the person using services is a safe and supportive one.

Professional standards

15 Nov 2023

Do you know how to raise concerns in the workplace?

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the Care Inspectorate have issued a joint statement reminding people working in services and employers of our guidance on how to raise concerns in the workplace and the importance of speaking up. 

Professional standards

31 Oct 2023

Consultation - New SVQ in Integrated Health and Social Care at SCQF level 7

We are consulting on a new qualification, still in development, which  will allow individuals to work across different roles and settings.

SSSC registration Social service workforce Your learning

31 Oct 2023

New report shows most Scottish local authorities find it difficult to recruit social workers

We have published our first six-monthly survey report which analyses the landscape of Scotland’s filled and vacant social worker and senior social worker posts in local authorities.

Workforce data Social service workforce

30 Oct 2023

We’re recruiting legally qualified chairs for our Fitness to Practise hearings

We are looking to recruit approximately 20 legally qualified chairs for our Fitness to Practise Panel hearings, each to be available to sit for 15 to 30 days per year.

Professional standards

27 Sep 2023

Statement on the IRISR recommendation report

The SSSC has issued a statement on the Independent Review of Inspection, Scrutiny and Regulation (IRISR) recommendation report.

SSSC corporate

25 Sep 2023

Introducing return to practice requirements for social workers

We’re introducing return to practice requirements for social workers and want to hear your views on the proposed requirements in our consultation.

Consultations and surveys Your learning

25 Sep 2023

Continuous professional learning is changing. Tell us what you think.

We are changing the requirements for continuous professional learning (CPL) for registrants and want to hear from you as the people it matters to most.

Consultations and surveys Your learning