Meeting qualification conditions by 2023
More than 56,000 social service workers across Scotland have to gain qualifications over the next four years to meet conditions on their registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC).
Both the SSSC and the Care Inspectorate are keen that employers plan support for their workforce to make sure they gain their qualifications on time so they are able to continue their SSSC registration and working in the sector.
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Fostering and Adoption 2017-18 Statistical Bulletin
Fostering and adoption services in Scotland are continuing to perform well, according to the Care Inspectorate.
A new report published today showed that the quality of care experienced by children accessing fostering and adoption was high, with 97% graded ‘good’ or better at inspection.
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Joint inspection of services for children and young people in need of care and protection in Argyll and Bute
A new type of inspection has identified key strengths in the way children and young people in need of care and protection in Argyll and Bute are supported and cared for.
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Scottish Social Services Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 2019 Scottish Social Services Awards has been announced, revealing the 29 finalists from a record 157 entries received nationwide.
It includes a diverse mix of social services from third sector, independent and health organisations and local authorities who have made a positive difference to people’s lives.
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Website supports improvement across social care
A website setup to support improvement across all care services in Scotland had almost half a million page views in the past year.
The Hub was launched by the Care Inspectorate in 2013 to support improvement in the social care and social work sectors - and the site’s popularity continues to grow.
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