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September 1, 2017 · 0 CommentUsing the SSSC Codes in practice
We are running MySSSC Champion and drop in sessions
Find out about the SSSC, registration, fitness to practise and learning and development and/or become a MySSSC Champion at our events in October and November. We are holding events ... Continue Reading →
2016 Scottish Social Service Workforce Data Report published
The SSSC published the 2016 Workforce Data Report today (14 September 2017).
The report shows that the size of the social service workforce has shrunk slightly to 200,650, a drop of ... Continue Reading →
Celebrating 100,000 registered workers
Today, 13 September 2017, we reached our 100,000th registrant!
SSSC Chief Executive Anna Fowlie said:
‘I’d like to thank all our registered workers for doing a great job, day in, ... Continue Reading →
Scotland’s social workers enjoy their jobs most
Scotland’s social workers say they enjoy their job more than their counterparts in other parts of the UK. That was one of the key findings from The Guardian’s Social Lives research ... Continue Reading →
Legal advice on SSSC registration for nurses suspended from the NMC
We have received legal advice that nurses who have been suspended from the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) are eligible to apply for registration with the SSSC.Â
If a nurse is ... Continue Reading →
How dementia aware are you? Edinburgh events
It’s World Alzheimer’s Day 2017 on Thursday 21 September and social service Dementia Champions and City of Edinburgh Council Dementia Ambassadors are marking it by holding four ... Continue Reading →
Using the SSSC Codes in practice
East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership ran a series of Toolbox Talks to help raise awareness of the revised SSSC Codes of Practice in early 2017. Hazel Cadwell, SVQ Co-ordinator ... Continue Reading →
New scenarios to help you make better decisions
‘Making better decisions’ practice simulator now has four new scenarios for supervisors.
Do you manage complex or difficult situations? The scenarios are designed to help you explore ... Continue Reading →
2016 Mental Health Officers’ Report published
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) published the 2016 Mental Health Officers’ Report today (29 August 2017). The statistics show the number of mental health officers (MHO) ... Continue Reading →
Delay to new registration requirements for residential child care staff
The Scottish Government has delayed the introduction of the requirement for residential child care staff to get a new qualification pending the outcome of the first phase of their Independent ... Continue Reading →
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