Workers in care home services for adults applying to be registered with the SSSC
- managers of care home services for adults from January 2006
- supervisors in care home services for adults from October 2007
- practitioners in care home services for adults from January 2009
- support workers in care home services for adults from April 2009.
When do application forms have to be submitted to the SSSC?
Managers of care home services for adults had until 31 May 2009 to get their applications into the SSSC. This was to make sure that we are able to process applications in time for workers to be registered before required registration applies to their post.Managers of care home services for adults who have not yet submitted applicaitons for registration must do so now as a matter of urgency.
What happens if workers are not appropriately registered by the deadlines?
The new regulations for required registration mean that employers will be committing an offence if, after November 2009 (for managers of care home services for adults), they employ a worker in a care service who is not registered with the SSSC or another relevant regulatory body eg the Nursing and Midwifery Council.This has major implications for the delivery of services and employers will have to be clear about which of their staff are required to be registered.
The SSSC is developing enhanced online access to the Register so that employers can monitor the registration status of their staff.
The SSSC and the Care Commission will be providing information for employers of social service workers to make them aware of their of responsibilities in relation to the new regulations.
New recruits
All recruits starting new employment as managers of care home services for adults should apply for registration as soon as possible on starting their new employment and should achieve registration within six months of taking up that employment or until their application for registration is determined, whichever is the shorter.
Newly recruited managers can work whilst their applications are being processed.
To find out more about required registration please view our special edition newsletter.
Supervisors, practitioners and support workers in care home services for adults
Supervisors, practitioners and support workers in care home services for adults are currently being invited to register with the SSSC. When the Care Commission inspects your service they will check to see if workers are registered and if the service has a training plan in place.
The required dates for registration for supervisors, practitioners and support workers are set out in the table below. To find out what required registration means for you or an employer visit our required registration page.
| Applications to be submitted to the SSSC by | Date of required registration | |
| Supervisors in care home services for adults | 30 September 2011 | 30 March 2012 |
| Practitioners in care home services for adults | 28 September 2012 | 29 March 2013 |
| Support workers in care home services for adults | 30 September 2014 | 30 September 2015 |
To register a worker must satisfy the criteria for registration. This includes holding the appropriate qualifications for the job they do and being able to evidence good character. Applicants for registration who do not hold the required qualifications may, if they meet all 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 which will normally be three years when they apply for re-registration.
To register with the SSSC you must also work in a service that is registered by the Care Commission.
Find out about the qualification criteria for registrants.
Download a copy of the registration newsletter for workers in care home services for adults. This document should answer any questions you may have about registration.
View the presentation from the information sessions for workers in care home services for adults.
To obtain an application pack you can
Telephone: Lo-call 0845 60 30 891 (select option 1)
Email: registration@sssc.uk.com
The SSSC have also recently launched the online application form. The online application form allows you to apply for registration with the SSSC quickly and easily. The interactive form will guide you step-by-step through your application, helping you to get it right first time.
Although the form is completed mainly on-line, you do still have to print it out so that you can sign it and your endorser can complete their part.
The information below is useful for workers in care home services for adults.
- Codes of Practice
- Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL)
- Fees
- Workers in care home services for adults with international qualifications
- Your professional conduct
The SSSC’s online registration system
Once registered, you can manage your registration online. Managing your account online is quick, simple and convenient. You will be able to:- view your registration number
- pay your annual fees online
- update your personal details
- find out the date to renew your registration
- view what part(s) of the Register you are registered
- view the status of your registration
Click here to find out more or log in
If you would like more information about online services, or want to use our online services but do not have a secure access code, please contact us at registration@sssc.uk.com
We will keep you informed
You can keep up-to-date with developments about registration, news from the SSSC and the social services sector by subscribing to our monthly eBulletin, SSSC News or checking this website.
To subscribe to the monthly eBulletin email enquiries@sssc.uk.com
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