We are the regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.
We register social workers, social work students and most roles in the social care and children and young people workforce.
Find out about our fitness to practise process and how to raise a concern about a social service worker.
Find out how our work can support your learning and development and how we work with employers to develop their staff knowledge and expertise.
If you’re looking for a career which makes a positive difference, then a job in social services could be for you.
We provide support, guidance and advice to education and training providers to maintain and enhance the quality and standards of education and training.
Proposed job role and functions for Social work assistants (New Register Groups consultation 2025)
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