SSSC Open Badges are now five-years old.  To celebrate, Robert Stewart, lead officer for SSSC Open Badges, tells us more about what's coming up this year.

The SSSC Register opened to its biggest group of workers, support workers in care at home and housing support, just over two years ago. Head of Registration Cheryl Campbell updates us on progress.

We understand that as health and care professionals you may be feeling anxious about Novel coronavirus (COVID-19). 

The Scottish Government has produced new guidance to reduce the risk from fire in specialised housing, such as sheltered and supported accommodation.

Do you have an apprentice or are you thinking about employing an apprentice? 

We’ve become aware that there is some confusion among employers, learning providers and colleges about whether apprentices need to register with the SSSC.

Early learning and childcare (ELC) staff are receiving new help to inspire young children in science and maths. 

A new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning package, developed in partnership with the Scottish Government and the University of the West of Scotland, provides multimedia resources and activities for staff to help babies and children to develop curiosity in the world around them. 

We recently received our Investors in Young People award.

We welcome the findings of the Independent Care Review as an important step in improving the lives of children, young people and those with care experience. We contributed to the workforce work group, which was one of 10 that examined different aspects of the care system.

The Scottish Government has published guidance and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on managing self-directed support for adults with incapacity.

The Care Inspectorate and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) published new figures on the levels of staff vacancies in Scotland’s social care services today. 

An eight-week Scottish Government marketing campaign to attract more people to careers in adult social care ‘There’s More to Care than Caring’ launched today. We worked closely with Scottish Government and the campaign advisory group to develop the campaign which will be seen right across the country.