Continuous professional learning

Find out how registered workers can use the learning they do every day towards meeting the continuous professional learning (CPL) requirement.

Registration

Whether you are an employer, registered worker or someone looking to apply find out more about Registration here.

MySSSC

Sign in to your MySSSC account to keep your details up to date. You can also create an account and apply for registration.

Supporting the workforce

Discover how our work supports your learning and development and employers. You can also get free learning resources.

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Careers and education

If you’re looking for a career for life which makes a positive difference, then a job in social services could be for you. Get more information on careers and education.

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The SSSC

Find out more about the SSSC, our Codes of Practice, how we are organised and our workforce data role here.

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Fitness to practise

Read about our fitness to practise process, worker and employer responsibilities and how to make a complaint about a worker.

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The Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers

The Codes of Practice for Social Service Workers and Employers (the Codes) set out the behaviours and values expected of social service workers and their employers.

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Search the Register

Check the registration status of a social worker or social care worker employed in Scotland

Latest news

The flexible workforce development fund 2022-23: guidance for social service employers in Scotland

The flexible workforce development fund (FWDF) supports Scottish employers to provide new inclusive learning opportunities for their existing workforce. The full suite of guidance is available on the Scottish Funding Council website and a helpful summary for early years, social care and social work employers is given below.

Published on 08 February 2023

More than £1 million for workforce training

Seventy-five voluntary organisations across Scotland are benefitting from grants totalling more than £1 million to help social care workers gain qualifications, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) announced today.

Published on 18 January 2023

Scottish Social Services Council 2021-2022 Annual Report published today

Today, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) publishes its 2021-2022 Annual Report.

Published on 20 December 2022

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Latest events

Event: 23 February 2023

Bringing CPL to life for newly qualified social workers (NQSWs)

Learn all you need to know about continuous professional learning (CPL) as an NQSW and how to meet your registration requirements.

Published on 20 December 2022

Event: 27 February 2023

Council meeting 27 February 2023

Our Council meetings are held using Microsoft Teams webinars and anyone who registers can join. Meetings start 10am.

Published on 26 January 2023

Event: 02 March 2023

Delivering health and social care services in a digital world

Learn how to be safe and secure online. Our expert panel will also answer your questions about how this relates to you and the job you do.

Published on 31 January 2023

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Other websites by the SSSC

The SSSC has created a number of other websites that provide specific services for learning and statistic reporting.

Workforce Data

As an Official Statistics provider, The SSSC publishes data on the social service workforce in Scotland.

Learning Zone

Develop your skills with resources you can use on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Step into Leadership

Find resources and information to develop your leadership skills, whatever your role in social services.

Open Badges

Open Badges are digital certificates recognising learning and achievement.