Social service workers urged to have zero tolerance for unacceptable levels of care
Over the next two weeks, every social worker, social care worker and early years’ worker registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC News) will receive information through their letterbox and inbox from their regulatory body emphasising their personal responsibility to report poor practice in care services by colleagues or providers.
Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) free checks - role of CRBS
Providers of voluntary services are no longer entitled to free PVG checks for the purposes of care service registration.
Clackmannanshire Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Clackmannanshire Council's delivery of social work services.
Clackmannanshire Council Scrutiny Report - October 2011
We have now published our scrutiny report on Clackmannanshire Council's delivery of social work services.
Safer recruitment update - taking account of the protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG)
This guidance has been updated to reflect the changes as a result of the introduction of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) legislation.
Influenza and Pneumococcal vaccination guidance
We have published guidance which gives information about seasonal influenza and pneumococcal vaccination for winter 2011 to 2012.
Consultation on the future Care Inspectorate Complaints Procedure
We are carrying out a consultation to help us develop the Care Inspectorate complaints procedure.
Joint inspection of services to protect children and young people in the Argyll & Bute Council area
We have published our joint inspection report on the protection of children and young people in the Argyll & Bute council area.
Highland Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on Highland Council's delivery of social work services.
North Ayrshire Council Scrutiny Report
We have now published our scrutiny report on North Ayrshire Council's delivery of social work services.