Private Care Sector Workforce Initiative

Featured Items

• SCOTTISH CARE: CARE AT HOME AND HOUSING SUPPORT CONFERENCE AND AWARDS
  Alex Neil confirmed as keynote speaker at conference at the Glasgow Marriott on Friday 31 May. Book now
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• ENTER BEFORE 7 JUNE FOR SCOTLAND’S DEMENTIA AWARDS
  Celebrating creative approaches, innovation, best practice in the care and support of people with dementia
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• BOOK NOW TO EXPLORE AHP PRACTICE PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITES IN CARE HOMES
  Free care homes event in Glasgow on 21 June
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• COMPULSORY REGISTRATION FOR MANAGERS IN CARE AT HOME SERVICES AND HOUSING SUPPORT
  Applications must be submitted to the SSSC by 31 July 2013
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT IMPLICATIONS FROM HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE INTEGRATION
  Read a Scottish Care paper written on behalf of independent sector providers
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• AN INVITE TO SIGN-UP TO WORKFORCE MATTERS
  Ensure you and your colleagues receive all Workforce Matters updates, including e-bulletins and newsflashes
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• SCOTTISH CARE’S ‘PEOPLE AS PARTNERS’ SDS PROJECT NOW CONSULTING ON NEW ACT
  View dates in May for consultation on the draft regulations and guidance
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• PROMOTING EXCELLENCE AND DEMENTIA UPDATE
  SSSC update includes information on 28 May Inverness Engagement Event and Dementia Ambassadors
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SSSC TALKS ABOUT TRAINING, LEARNING AND STANDARDS
  Anna Fowlie discusses what the SSSC does and some misconceptions about the organisation
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• WORKFORCE MATTERS WEBSITE UPDATE
  RSS feeds and Tweets now on Scottish Care’s workforce site
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• WORKING IN CARE - A CAREER WORTH SHOUTING ABOUT
  SSSC are looking for volunteer Ambassadors for Careers in Care to promote social care
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• UNDERSTANDING AND MEASURING PERSONAL OUTCOMES – AN IRISS GUIDE
  How to collect and use information about what's important to people and their support
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• MAKING EVERY MOMENT COUNT IN CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
  Care Inspectorate launches new resource to enhance older people's quality of life in care
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• MYSSSC – A NEW ONLINE SERVICE FOR SSSC REGISTRANTS AND EMPLOYERS
  This includes registrants registering, paying fees & recording CPD and employers viewing employee details
  Updated: 14th May 2013  More »
• MOBILE KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING SOLUTIONS PROJECT PUBLISHES ITS FIRST APP
  Developed by the SSSC, check out the free workforce development app, Getting started with mobile
  Updated: 13th May 2013  More »

Latest News

• May Edition of SSSC Ebulletin for Registrants in Adult Services  14/05/13
• Compulsory Registration Deadline for Managers in Care at Home and Housing Support Services  14/05/13
• ‘Go for Gold’ Challenge Scotland Newsletter  09/05/13
• Focus: Learning Network West April 2013 Edition  09/05/13
• An Invite to Sign Up for Workforce Matters Updates  09/05/13
• Health and Social Care Integration: Implications for Independent Sector Workforce Development  09/05/13
• Event Exploring AHP Practice Placement Opportunities in Care Homes  09/05/13
• BA in Integrated Public Services offered by the University of West of Scotland  01/05/13
• Study Day: Supporting People with Dementia within a Care Home Environment  01/05/13
• Developing the Workforce for Self-Directed Support (SDS)  01/05/13
• Scottish Care Requires Development Staff  15/04/13
• Scottish Care & JIT Annual Care at Home and Housing Support Conference, Exhibition and Awards  11/04/13

LEADERSHIP

STEP INTO LEADERSHIP WITH THE SSSC

You are invited to view online the SSSC’s new leadership resource for social services workers. 

Step into Leadership is now live and can be accessed via the SSSC's website click here