We’ve done a lot of work recently on improving the accessibility of our fitness to practise guidance documents and have produced several documents in Easy Read format. 

Over the summer, we’ve been keeping an eye on the rising numbers of fitness to practise concerns being referred to us.

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

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’ve published our latest six-monthly survey report on Scotland’s filled and vacant social worker and senior social worker posts in local authorities, presenting data from December 2024.

Our recent consultation on expanding the Register showed strong support for including the proposed new groups. The SSSC Council approved the proposal in May and we’re waiting for Scottish Ministers approval of the recommendations before going ahead.