The report highlights major developments at the SSSC which will help us to continue to keep improving how we mainstream and promote equality, diversity and inclusion. This includes the work we are carrying out as part of our Future Proofing Plan, our efforts to become a trauma-informed organisation and the work we have done to be awarded and Investors in People gold award. The report also includes detailed information on the SSSC’s gender pay gap.
The report is published with a data annex that gives detailed information about the makeup of our staff, our recruitment and the composition of our council.
Acting Chief Executive, Maree Allison said:
The two years that have passed since the publication of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Mainstreaming and Outcomes report 2021-2025 have been challenging for everybody. Pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic and the current cost of living crisis have put a strain on public services and those who provide them. Yet, through all the difficulties of the last two years, the people that work in social work, social care and children and young people roles in Scotland have continued to work with passion and dedication. This passion and dedication helps to make sure the people of Scotland receive the best possible care from a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.
Through our work we protect people who use social services, strengthen the professionalism of the workforce and make sure the SSSC and the wider workforce promote and support equality, diversity and inclusion. In this report we show the progress we have made toward achieving our Equality Outcomes 2021-2025 over the last two years. We also highlight what we are planning to do to promote equality, diversity and inclusion for our registrants, our staff and our stakeholders over the next two years.
Download our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Mainstreaming Report