Qualifications criteria for phase two registrants – workers in care home services for adults

The Scottish Social Services Council consulted widely on the qualifications criteria required for workers in phase two of registration. The comments and feedback received were taken into consideration and the qualifications have been set. This information sheet sets out the qualifications required by workers in care home services for adults. Qualification requirements will be contained in the Registration Rules which are subject to Scottish Ministers' consent.

Applicants for registration who do not hold required qualifications may, if they meet all of the other eligibility criteria for registration eg evidence of ‘good character’, be granted registration subject to the condition that they achieve the required qualifications within a specified period - normally their first three year period of registration.