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07 May 2024
The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping The Promise, Natalie Don MSP, has launched the revised SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers during a visit to an early years’ service in Edinburgh.
06 May 2024
SSSC registration systems and website will be down from 5pm 28 May to 10am 3 June.
02 May 2024
We’re introducing a new level of job role for practitioners in care at home and housing support when we make our Register changes on 3 June.
01 May 2024
The revised SSSC Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers (the Codes) come into effect from today, 1 May 2024.
19 Mar 2024
Did you know World Social Work Day was first celebrated in 2007? A lot has changed in social work practice, not just in Scotland, but across the world in the last 17 years, making this year’s theme ‘Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative Change’ the ideal time to look forward to what is happening next for social work in Scotland.
18 Mar 2024
We now host the Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) portal for the Early Learning and Childcare Workforce which offers easy access to a wide range of learning options.
11 Mar 2024
Guidance for employers and workers who are unable to apply for registration between 10 April and 3 June 2024.
11 Mar 2024
Following our consultation in autumn 2023 we’re introducing return to practice requirements for social workers who’ve been out of social work practice and off the SSSC Register for more than two years. The new requirements will take effect from 3 June 2024.
11 Mar 2024
We’re introducing new continuous professional learning (CPL) requirements for registrants with a focus on key skills and knowledge. We developed the requirements in consultation with registrants, employers and other key stakeholders. We'll introduce the new requirements on 3 June 2024.
08 Mar 2024
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working in social care and children and young people services across Scotland to learn more about the vital role they play in supporting individuals, employers, and the people they provide care for.
Today, we share Kerry’s story.
07 Mar 2024
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working in social care and children and young people services across Scotland to learn more about the vital role they play in supporting individuals, employers, and the people they provide care for.
Today, we share Jennifer’s story.
07 Mar 2024
This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working in social care and children and young people services across Scotland to learn more about the vital role they play in supporting individuals, employers, and the people they provide care for.
Today, we share Georgia’s story.