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05 Sep 2023

Scotland’s care workforce grows

Scotland’s care workforce grew by 1.5% to 211,510 people from 2021 to 2022, according to a new report published today.

Workforce data Social service workforce

01 Sep 2023

Winter vaccination programme to include social care staff

Social care staff of all ages who have a direct hands-on care role are eligible to receive a COVID-19 and flu vaccine this year. Appointment booking is open for frontline staff. 

Social service workforce

24 Jul 2023

Get the guidance in your pocket

Health and social care staff will always have the latest infection prevention and control (IPC) guidance in their pocket thanks to a new app launched today.

Your learning Social service workforce

20 Mar 2023

We’re celebrating World Social Work Day

World Social Work Day is an annual international celebration highlighting the role of social workers and their contribution to society. We look at how the SSSC supports social action to mark this year’s theme.

Social service workforce

09 Mar 2023

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Amy's story

This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working is 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 Amy’s story.

Careers in care Social service workforce

09 Mar 2023

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Mia's story

This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working is 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 Mia’s story.

Careers in care Social service workforce

09 Mar 2023

Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023 - Zoe's story

This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working is 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 Zoe’s story.

Careers in care Social service workforce

08 Mar 2023

Scottish Apprenticeship Week - Kelan's story

This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working is 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 Kelan’s story.

Careers in care Social service workforce

06 Mar 2023

Scottish Apprentice Week 2023 - Nathan's story

This Scottish Apprenticeship Week we’ll be sharing stories from apprentices working is 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 Nathan’s story.

Careers in care Social service workforce

06 Mar 2023

Celebrating Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2023

We’re supporting Scottish Apprenticeship Week by spreading the word about the vital role apprenticeships play in supporting individuals, employers and people who use social care and children and young people services in Scotland.

Careers in care Social service workforce

15 Dec 2022

Recruiting people with refugee status

The SSSC and the Care Inspectorate have issued a joint statement and guidance for employers on recruiting people with refugee status.

Social service workforce

24 Nov 2022

Thank you for your commitment and professionalism

Joint letter from the Chief Executives of the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council  

Social service workforce