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. 

The size of Scotland’s care workforce has grown for the second year in a row to the highest figure since records began in 2008. That’s according to a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today.

With over 2,000 people joining the social care sector each year and even more changing roles within it, staff and employers are investing significant time and money in the induction process.

The number of hours spent on mental health officer (MHO) duties in 2023 was the highest since these figures were first reported in 2016, according to a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today.

Peter Murray will be Interim Convener of the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) from 1 October 2024 following Sandra Campbell's resignation after five years in post. 

The Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise has appointed three new SSSC Council Members. Jillian Brannan, David Heaney and Frank Reilly will take up their role from 1 September 2024 for three years.

We’ve just sent out our annual registrant survey to get our registrants’ views on the value of being SSSC registered and on the services we provide.

The social service workforce makes up 7.8% of all Scottish employment. It is a hugely diverse sector with varied and flexible roles meaning there are career options suited for everyone.

Take part in our consultation on changes to our Decisions Guidance for Fitness to Practise Panels and SSSC staff.

We’ve developed social care specific guidance on the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019 to help you understand the roles and responsibilities for safe staffing.