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07 Jul 2025

Your learning Leadership

You as a Collaborative Leader programme

We’re pleased to announce the popular leadership programme, You as a Collaborative Leader (YaCL) will run again in Autumn 2025. The programme is open to anyone working in health and social care, examples of who would be suitable for the programme are senior social workers and care home managers.

YaCL is a leadership development opportunity for social service and healthcare professionals to develop the skills and knowledge to lead effectively across integrated settings where good collaboration is essential.

The interactive online learning programme is a mix of self-directed learning, reflective practice, online workshops, smaller online peer thinking groups and one to one coaching.

The programme is an opportunity to:

  • reflect on your own leadership style and learn new leadership models and theories
  • improve confidence around influencing effectively in collaborative settings
  • understand how to build better cross sector relationships
  • learn from speakers and peers from integrated health and social care settings
  • engage in reflective practice and peer support.

The closing date for applications is Friday 11 July 2025.

 2024 YaCL Participant Feedback

 ‘It’s an excellent course - I highly recommend it.  Come prepared to share your experiences and be vulnerable. You will learn that we are all in the same boat and issues you thought only affected you, affect us all.  I learned a lot and made some good connections. It’s excellent to network with people in a wide variety of teams and get different perspectives.’

Apply now

You can find more information and the application form here.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss your suitability for the programme, please contact leadership@sssc.uk.com.

Contact information

Erin Ward
Communications Assistant
Scottish Social Services Council
media@sssc.uk.com