Peter Murray was appointed Convener of the SSSC Council on 1 September 2025. His appointment runs to 31 August 2028.

Recruitment is now open for cohort seven of the Care Experience Improvement Model Leaders programme (CEIM Leaders). 

Today we launch the Anti-racism Learning Resource for Social Workers which will support social workers at all career stages, from students and Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) to senior managers.

We’ve made improvements to our leadership learning resources and MyLearning Badges to support you to reflect on your individual leadership and how you support other people’s leadership.  

The number of mental health officer (MHO) posts in 2024 was the highest since records began in 2005, however there continues to be a shortfall to meet demand, according to a new report published by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today.

There are places still available for courses starting in September 2025 and January 2026 and a bursary is available for up to £11,000.

As digital technology plays an increasingly important role in health and social care, it’s important that organisations and individuals are making the most of their digital capabilities and skills. 

When an employee ends or adds a new employment to their registration we send an email to countersignatories who have asked to receive these notifications. For larger organisations this can result in lots of emails.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has published its second Fitness to Practise Snapshot Report, providing key insights into the fitness to practise process and investigations over the past year.

We want to hear your views on the proposed changes to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for Health and Social Care (H&SC) and Children’s Care Learning and Development (CCLD).

Earlier this year, we told you about our work to review the qualification and modern apprenticeship frameworks. We have made good progress with this project, which will continue over the next two years, and are pleased to be able to provide an update. 

Applications to the 2025-26 Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) are now open. The fund supports voluntary sector organisations providing social services that are a registered charity and are registered with the Care Inspectorate.