Supporting the workforce
Find out how our work can support your learning and development and how we work with employers to support workers to develop their knowledge and expertise. You can also find free learning resources on our Learning Zone.
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Continuous professional learning
We are reviewing our post registration and learning (PRTL) process, which has been the same since our Register for social workers opened in 2003.
Workforce planning
We play a key role in supporting workforce planning and development for the social service sector in Scotland.
Leadership and continuous learning
We promote and support leadership development in the social service sector and work with different types of services to support activity.
Digital learning
The digital learning team offers a wide range of learning resources and services to support workforce development in the sector.
Self-directed support and integration
We work across a number of policy areas in the context of health and social care integration, including dementia, personal outcomes and palliative and end of life care.
Mental health officers
We design and develop skills and learning resources to support the continuous professional learning of the mental health officer (MHO) workforce.
Newly qualified social workers
We have two main projects supporting newly qualified social workers (NQSWs).
Learning Zone
Get free resources to support your learning and development.
Discover our Learning Zone
The SSSC Learning Zone is an online space with a range of resources to support learning in Scotland’s social services.
Watch this video to take a quick tour of the Learning Zone, discover what’s available and how you can use the resources.
Search the Register
Check the registration status of a social worker or social care worker employed in Scotland
