Introduction
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in our role as a public body and as the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland.
Our work actively promotes human rights and the core principles such as dignity, fairness, equality, respect and autonomy.
As a non-departmental public body (NDPB) we have duties under the Equality Act 2010(Opens new window), including the Public Sector Equality Duty. This duty requires us to have due regard to the need to:
- eliminate discrimination, harassment, victimisation and any other conduct that is prohibited by or under the Act
- advance equality of opportunity between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it
- foster good relations between persons who share a relevant protected characteristic and persons who do not share it.
More information about this on the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s website(Opens new window).
The legislation also sets out specific duties, including:
- publishing a set of equality outcomes by 2013 and to report progress every following two years
- reporting progress on mainstreaming the equality duty by 2013 and every following two years.
Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Mainstreaming Reports set out our current approach and demonstrate how we aim to consider equality in everything we do. You can find them in our publications under SSSC reports. Read our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy here.
Impact assessments
We also have a duty under the Equality Act 2010 to assess the impact that any new or revised policies will have. Doing this helps us make sure we develop and implement our policies in the best possible way.
We take a combined impact assessment approach which allows us to use one document to assess the likely or actual impact of our policies across several areas:
- equality, diversity and inclusion
- children’s rights and care experience
- trauma informed assessment
- islands, Fairer Scotland Duty and vulnerable people assessment
- employer and Consumer Duty assessment
- sustainability assessment.
Impact assessments
See our current impact assessments.
Archive
See our archive impact assessments.
Understanding our workforce
We ask registrants to provide information on their protected characteristics and whether they are providing unpaid care. We collect this information as part of our commitment to promote equality, diversity and inclusion in social work, social care and children and young people services.
Why do we collect this information?
We want to understand the diversity of the people on our Register and to consider how we can improve the the way we support them. We use this information to raise awareness of the diversity of the sector and the challenges that some workers face. All information is voluntary. We publish an annual overview of the findings. It is not possible to identify anyone.
Do I have to provide this information?
No. The information registrants provide is voluntary. You can choose to not answer a question or indicate that you would prefer not to say. You can update your information at any time.
Who can access this information
To find out more about how we process your personal data, personal data rights, our legal status and more, please see our privacy notice or contact us.
Fair Work
The goal of the Fair Work Framework(Opens new window) is to ensure that by 2025, people in Scotland will have a world-leading working life where fair work drives success, wellbeing and prosperity for individuals, businesses, organisations and society.
We support this vision by ensuring the fair work values run through the organisation and embedding fair working practices into everything we do. We are committed to building a Scotland which champions fair work practices and a diverse workforce.