We’ve produced a series of new guides for employers that they can use to support their care at home and housing support workers when they apply for SSSC registration.

Fifty-five extra full time mental health officers (MHOs) are needed to meet shortfalls in staffing, a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) reveals. All but eight of Scotland’s local authorities reported an MHO shortfall in the 2018 Mental Health Officers’ Report published today.

In this episode we talk with Julie Dirksen. She’s best known for her excellent book ‘Design for people who learn’ – a guide to the fundamental concepts of instructional design both to improve your own learning and engage your audience.

We’re currently working with Aberdeenshire, Angus and Learning Network West to test approaches to a supported and assessed year for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs).