Workers in housing support services applying to be registered with the SSSC
The SSSC began registering managers in housing support services from 21 January 2011.
From 31 January 2014 existing managers in housing support services are required by Scottish Government to be registered with the SSSC.
Any new members of staff such as a manager who has never worked in the sector before, and is not registered with another regulatory body, must achieve registration within six months of commencing employment. This requirement will apply to any new member of staff, in the prescribed groups for registration, who commences employment after the 21 January 2011.
View a short guide of what registration means for workers and employers:
Guide for employers and workers of housing support services (95.31 kB)
The presentation from our information sessions for employers and managers of housing support services is a useful training resource for staff:
For information on funding opportunities - visit our funding for training page
If you have any queries about registration please email: registration@sssc.uk.com or for information about qualifications please contact Linda Barr, Education and Workforce Development Adviser at email: linda.barr@sssc.uk.com
View the qualifications set for workers in housing support services
Other groups of workers in housing support services include:
- supervisors of housing support services
- housing support workers.
More detailed timescales for registering all groups of workers in housing support services will be announced in due course.
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 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 - normally their first three year period of registration.
To register with the SSSC you must also:
- work in a service that is registered by the Care Commission
- not currently be registered with another regulatory body.
The information below is useful for workers in housing support services.
- Codes of Practice
- Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL)
- Fees
- Housing support workers with international qualifications
- Your professional conduct
Apply online
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 online, you do still have to print it out so that you can sign it and your endorser can complete their part.
Alternatively, an application form can be sent to you by telephoning Lo-call 0845 60 30 891 (select option 1) or email: registration@sssc.uk.com
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
