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08 Feb 2023
The flexible workforce development fund 2022-23: guidance for social service employers in Scotland
The flexible workforce development fund (FWDF) supports Scottish employers to provide new inclusive learning opportunities for their existing workforce. The full suite of guidance is available on the Scottish Funding Council website and a helpful summary for early years, social care and social work employers is given below.
09 Jan 2023
New guide for employing Ukrainian nationals
We’ve produced an online guide for employers who would like to know more about recruiting a Ukrainian national.
20 Dec 2022
Scottish Social Services Council 2021-2022 Annual Report published today
Today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes its 2021-2022 Annual Report.
16 Dec 2022
SSSC joins Abertay cyberQuarter
The SSSC has joined the Abertay University cyberQuarter centre as one of the founding partners. The cyberQuarter is Scotland’s new hub for cybersecurity research, development and economic growth.
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.
13 Dec 2022
Improving the experience of witnesses in fitness to practise hearings
We’ve joined a UK wide study looking at the impact on witnesses.
28 Nov 2022
Next steps for Register for the future
Changes to our Register as part of our Future Proofing Programme will go ahead following approval from the SSSC Council. We will also change some aspects of registration relating to qualifications.
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
22 Nov 2022
Data sharing with PHS – staff working in care home services for adults
We’ve been asked to share data on SSSC registered staff working in care home services for adults with Public Health Scotland (PHS) to help them and the Scottish Government with their public health monitoring work relating to COVID-19 vaccination.
22 Nov 2022
Staff vacancies in care services 2021
Nearly half of all care services in Scotland reported having vacancies at the end of 2021, according to a new report published by the Care Inspectorate and the Scottish Social Services Council.
18 Nov 2022
Social Care Careers Week 5 – 9 December 2022
The opportunities and rewards of a career in social care are the focus of the first online Social Care Careers Week from 5-9 December 2022.
17 Nov 2022
Thank you for joining the Codes Conversation
Thanks to everyone who took part in our Codes Conversation over the past few months, we received feedback from more than 400 people which will help us for the next phase of the Codes Review.