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Other social service workers
At present the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) has set requirements for registration for the following groups of workers.


Phase one



Phase two



Please click on the links above for further information on registration for the groups of workers in phase one and two.


The SSSC is currently in discussions with the Scottish Government about which groups of workers it might include in phase three of registration. If you would like to be kept up to date with any information on phase three of registration please email enquiries@sssc.uk.com and sign up to the SSSC eBulletin and SSSC newsletter.
 

How to keep informed

You can keep up-to-date with developments about registration, news from the SSSC and the social services sector:

 

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Getting it right

Getting it right video

 

To help applicants fill in their application forms some of our staff from the SSSC Registry team have put together a short film that guides applicants through the form.  Click here to view the film.

Registration Rules and Conduct Rules

The Registration Rules explain how social service workers are placed on the Register. The Conduct Rules set down how we will investigate and hold hearings about allegations of misconduct against registrants.

Please click to view the Registration Rules and Conduct Rules.

Other regulatory bodies

To register with the SSSC you must work in a service that is registered by the Care Commission and not currently be registered with any of the following regulatory bodies: