Thank you for responding to our consultation on the proposal to increase SSSC registration fees. The consultation closed on Monday 23 December 2024.

Following the changes to our Register earlier this year, workers now need to apply for registration within three months of starting their role. They still need to be registered within six months as before.  

Training providers and employers are invited to offer the new SVQ Integrated Health and Social Care SCQF Level 7, which the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) has approved. This qualification promotes the integrated value of health and social care.

We’re consulting on a proposed increase to SSSC registration fees and want to hear your views on the proposal.

Since June new staff need to apply for SSSC registration within three months of starting their role. This is one of the changes to registration that came into effect on 3 June 2024. 

We want people to know what it means to be registered with the SSSC, to know about the benefits and value of being registered and the standards, skills and qualifications needed to deliver high quality care.  

We’re hosting quarterly forums to support implementation of the Newly Qualified Social Worker (NQSW) Supported Year. These are for NQSWs undertaking a Supported Year, those supervising NQSWs and employers and strategic leads for NQSWs. 

At the SSSC we use the data and information we gather from fitness to practise to help understand how we can better support the workforce.

On Monday 3 June 2024, the changes to SSSC registration came into effect.

Our new CPL website is now available to help you find relevant learning opportunities to focus on key skills and knowledge required.

SSSC registration systems and website will be down from 5pm 28 May to 10am 3 June.

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.