COVID-19

Changes to registration

Find out what changes we’ve made to registration to support the sector while dealing with COVID-19. Social care workers now have up to 12 months to register.

Find out about the changes here

Fees, renewing registration and qualification conditions

Are you due to pay your fee, renew or meet a qualification condition? We’re giving you more time if you need it.

Find out more about this help here

Temporary registration for social workers

We’ve set up a temporary register for social workers as part of our COVID-19 response. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

Find out about registration here

New national recruitment hub for social care and health

Employers can use the recruitment hub to fill COVID related vacancies, Applications for people wanting to work in social care are closed.

Find out about the hub here

Staff health and wellbeing

It’s important the workforce look after their own health and wellbeing during this challenging time. Get lots of ideas and support in our new resource.

Visit the resource here

Changes to fitness to practise

Read how we’ve changed our fitness to practise process to help us focus our resources on supporting the sector during COVID-19.

Find out about the changes here

SSSC guidance and resources

We’ve published guidance to help the sector deal with COVID-19. Remember we also have lots of free learning resources you can use.

Find out about the guidance here

Questions and answers to help you

You’ve been asking us lots of questions, so we’ve brought together some of the most common ones here with answers.

Read the Q&As here

National guidance

Find links to national COVID-19 guidance. Remember to check these links regularly as they are being continually updated.

Find out about the guidance here

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.