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03 Apr 2025

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Vacancies for SSSC Convener and Council Members

Do you want to make a difference to social services in Scotland?  

Scottish Ministers are looking for a new Convener and two Council Members to join our Council.  

The Council has corporate responsibility for ensuring the SSSC fulfils the aims and objectives set by Scottish Ministers and promotes the efficient, effective and accountable governance of the organisation. The Council provides challenge, support, strategic leadership and direction which focuses on agreed outcomes. 

Our Council has 10 members, including the Convener, who come from a variety of backgrounds. 

SSSC Convener vacancy 

Scottish Ministers are looking to appoint someone experienced in strategic leadership, corporate governance, collaboration and stakeholder engagement who has a knowledge and understanding of Scotland’s social service sector or related fields. 

Find out more about the role and apply

SSSC Council Member vacancies 

Scottish Ministers are looking for two Council Members who have: 

  • post 1 - current or recent lived experience of accessing a care service or working in the children and young people sector 
  • post 2 - professional experience of employee relations and supporting organisational change. 
Find out more about the role and apply

The closing date for all posts is 28 April 2025.  

Interviews will be held on 19 and 20 May in Dundee. 

Contact information

Sandra Wilson
Communications Officer
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com