We are the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland

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.

Find out more about careers and education

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.

Find out more about fitness to practise

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

Early learning and childcare expansion programme

A new induction pack has been launched for people working in early learning and childcare (ELC). The pack – aimed primarily at new staff – will help them understand how to get funding for further qualifications, the legal requirements for working in childcare and where to get information and support throughout their career.

Published on 21 May 2019

Raising a concern - new guidance for workers

The SSSC and the Care Inspectorate have published new raising concerns in the workplace guidance for social service workers, social work students and employers. Are you unsure about what you should or shouldn’t report if you see something that you think is wrong or is a cause for concern in your day to day work?

Published on 21 May 2019

Raising a concern – new guidance for employers

The SSSC and the Care Inspectorate have published raising concerns in the workplace guidance for employers, social service workers and social work students. How easy and safe is it for your staff to raise any concerns they may have about how people who use services are treated in your organisation?

Published on 21 May 2019

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Latest events

Event: 28 May 2019

Personal Outcomes Network Meeting

The Personal Outcomes Network (PON) and its co-ordinating group is a national cross sector group with membership from across health, social care, housing support and children’s services.

Published on 06 May 2019

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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 Services 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.