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Already working in social services?

Are you already working in social services and looking to move positions within your current service or even to a different type of service? 

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There are many options available to help you plan your next steps.  Find out more by visiting the SSSC's Workforce Solutions Portal's http://workforcesolutions.sssc.uk.com planning a career in social services section where you will find lots of useful guidance such as the pathway toolkits and career development toolkit and information about the different jobs and roles within social services.

The Caring Careers website http://www.caringcareers.org.uk also has useful information for people already working in social services.

Qualifications

Do you want to gain a qualification?  If you are registered or registering with the SSSC visit our qualifications section to check what qualification you need in order to register.  Our funding section has information on different sources of funding available.

Post Registration Training and Learning (PRTL)

Everyone who is registered with the SSSC has to meet PRTL requirements.  This is to ensure their continued suitability for registration.  Visit the PRTL section to check the amount of training and learning you are require to complete within your registration period.

Jobs

The SSSC does not have information on social care jobs but there are lots of websites that can help, visit our finding a job section.

Download our career pack

We have a number of guidance documents to help you in your career in social services.

Download our latest career booklet for more information and advice.
For further information about careers please read A career in Social Services.

These websites have useful information for those starting a new career or for those already working in social services.

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The SSSC Workforce Solutions Portal: http://workforcesolutions.sssc.uk.com has guidance to help you plan your career in social services and will let you know about different career routes.