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. 

With over 4,000 users our Preventing infection in social care settings app has been a big hit with the social care workforce. A year on from its launch, we look at who is using it and the impact it has made in supporting practice.

We recently held a graduation event to celebrate the success of the CEIM Experience Improvement Model Leaders Programme (CEIM Leaders).

Scottish Government has confirmed changes to bursaries provided by the SSSC to students studying an approved postgraduate social work programme.