Careers in care

People can find out if they are suited to a career in social services by using the interactive online tool A Question of Care: A career for you which now…

Anyone looking for a job that makes a difference can get help to start a career in Scotland’s social services with our new careers website www.careersincare.scot which launched today. The…

Kerry Cannon, SSSC Learning and Development Adviser tells us about the recent Career Ambassadors development session. We had a great time on Friday 26 October discussing all things careers with…

Could you share the story of your career for our new social services careers website launching in Spring 2019? We are looking for all types of social service workers to…

Yvonne Manson, Dementia Nurse Consultant at Balhousie Care Group received an award for leadership at the RCNi Nurse Awards on 4 July. Here she tells us about how she has…

We’re working with a network of volunteer ambassadors to promote careers in social services. Ambassadors for Careers in Care are passionate about inspiring people to consider a career in this…

We’ve launched our new childcare careers website. Childhood experiences last a lifetime and we need a skilled, confident workforce to make sure all children have the best start. Our new…

Clark Graham, Early Years Workforce Development Coordinator, tells us how the recruitment of new apprentices is helping Fife Council get ready for the increase in funded early learning and childcare…

Qualifications are an important part of social service careers. They help workers to gain credit for their knowledge and show the public that the people who provide care and support…

Scottish Government launches recruitment campaign for early learning and childcare. First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, launched a new marketing campaign to encourage young people to choose a career in early learning…

Clackmannanshire Council is training some of their early learning and childcare (ELC) staff as SVQ assessors to support new trainees. Kirsteen Carmichael, Education Support Officer (Early Years), tells us why…

When Robert Robertson from Ayrshire thought about leaving his manufacturing job he tried a men in childcare evening class which has led to a rewarding new career. He tells us…