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This #CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth remember that cyber security isn’t only for people who work in IT or are good with computers. It’s everyone’s responsibility – including yours.
We have created a quick self-assessment tool to help you stay safe online by understanding your risk, the risk to people you care for and to recommend the learning materials to help you.
Test yourself today with our short assessment to keep you safe and secure online ➡️ ow.ly/OxKC50ZSIph
#CyberAware #StaySafeOnline
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Our October 2026 mid month issue of SSSC News is out now.
In this issue we focus on continuous professional learning (CPL).
Read it here ➡️ ow.ly/F5oR50ZZ0yH
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Our UNCRC Children's Rights Report 2026–2029, sets out the actions we've taken over the last three years and our plans to further respect, protect and promote children's rights in our work.
The report highlights achievements including trauma informed practice, updated Codes of Practice and work to support children and young people across social services in Scotland.
Welcoming the report, SSSC Chief Executive, Maree Allison said:
‘Children’s rights are central to our work as a national regulator of social work, social care and children and young people services. As a public body, we have a responsibility not only to comply with our statutory duties but to provide leadership and assurance that children’s rights are respected, protected and promoted through the decisions we make and the standards we set.’
Find out more and download the report ➡️ news.sssc.uk.com/press-relea…
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More than 8,500 learners have used the National Induction Framework for Social Care since its launch in May 2025.
The free online learning programme gives workers access to key learning and allows completed induction learning to transfer between employers, helping to reduce duplication.
Diane McLean, Training Officer at @falkirkcouncil said,
‘We’re keen to encourage even more independent social care providers to adopt the National Induction Framework. Discussions are already underway to explore how learning achievements gained through the framework can be recorded within local learning management systems. Consideration is also being given to incorporating NIF certificates and evidence into onboarding processes.
Successfully integrating the framework in this way could significantly reduce duplication in induction training, enabling employers to recognise learning that staff have already completed while maintaining high standards of practice.’
Find out how the National Induction Framework can help employers ➡️ ow.ly/oo9o50ZXx3E
Are you already using the NIF in your service? Please share your feedback in our short survey ➡️ ow.ly/NWBP50ZXxkh
As a social service worker, you’ll have access to digital devices that hold sensitive information about the people you care for. It’s important to protect these devices and the information they hold.
Our staying secure online guide helps you with this and covers different scenarios that you may face in your role.
From strong passwords to spotting suspicious messages, our guide will help create simple habits to make it harder for cyber criminals to succeed.
Cyber security is everyone’s responsibility. Make sure your knowledge is up-to-date ➡️ ow.ly/Oon350ZSGfA
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAware #StaySafeOnline
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Are you at the University of Dundee's Dundee Careers Fair today?
If you’re wondering where your qualification could take you, pop by our stand to see Mairi Buchanan, SSSC Recruitment Adviser, and Sam Mooney, Modern Apprentice in Digital Learning.
They can help you discover the wide range of roles available at the SSSC and tell you what it’s like to work with us.
Discover how your skills and qualification could make a real difference to the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.
They'll only be in Bonar Hall until 2.30pm, so make sure you don't miss speaking with them!
You can find out more about working with us on our website ➡️ sssc.uk.com/working-at-the-s…
#DundeeCareersFair
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There’s still time to share your views on proposed changes to how newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) meet their continuous professional learning (CPL) requirements.
We want to hear from newly qualified social workers, supervisors, employers, educators and anyone affected by the proposals.
Your feedback will help shape the final recommendations to the SSSC Council.
Please complete the survey by Sunday 18 October 2026.
Read the proposals and complete the survey ➡️ ow.ly/3OUu50ZWSrT
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The next of our #SSSC25years stories is from Kadi, a justice social worker in Aberdeenshire.
Kadi explains more about what it means to her to be #SSSCregistered and how it guides her everyday practice and has helped her develop her career.
Looking after your mental health is important. The National Wellbeing Hub offers free resources, advice and support for Scotland's health and social care workforce, including unpaid carers.
Whether you're looking for information on wellbeing, stress, resilience or self-care, help is available whenever you need it.
You can call the helpline on 0800 111 4191 or visit the National Wellbeing Hub: wellbeinghub.scot/national-w…
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay.
We know that being involved in a fitness to practise investigation or hearing can be stressful.
That's why we've continued to improve the support available to workers and witnesses, making hearings clearer, more supportive and trauma informed. We also offer a dedicated wellbeing support line that provides free, independent and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for people involved in the fitness to practise process.
Find out more about how we’re improving support: ow.ly/rJLm50ZVXj8
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Earlier this year we held a Building cyber resilience in social services event where attendees heard from senior leaders about what support and advice is available for organisations and their workforce. The event also explored how we can help those using services to stay safe.
The presentations and resources from this event are available for you to access and use to help your organisation stay safe online.
Take a look ➡️ ow.ly/vQBG50ZSFP2
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAware #StaySafeOnline
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We worked with partners across all four UK nations to develop the new National Occupational Standards for Health and Social care and Childcare Learning and Development through the Skills for Care and Development Alliance's Reshaping Workforce Standards project.
The project has now been shortlisted for a European Social Services Award (ESSA) 2026 in the Public Sector Collaboration in Social Services category.
If you'd like to support the project, please cast your vote here: connect.esn-eu.org/vote/4/1/
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Our October 2026 issue of SSSC News is out now.
You'll discover all our latest news as well as information about our events.
Read it here ➡️ ow.ly/q0nf50ZUYzM
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Do you want to feel more confident about staying safe online?
We’ve published new cyber resilience learning resources for Scotland’s social care workers and managers. They cover:
▪️how to use digital tools safely
▪️spotting cyber threats
▪️building confidence online.
The interactive resources are split into short, bite-sized sections, so you can work through them at your own pace.
Completing the learning can also count towards your continuous professional learning (CPL) and you could use it to apply for a MyLearning CPL+ badge.
When cyber criminals target your service or the people who use it then you and your staff become the last line of defence.
Find out more and start learning to be cyber resilient today ➡️ ow.ly/2aOv50ZSEOI
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAware #StaySafeOnline
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Come and meet us at the University of Dundee's Dundee Careers Fair and discover the wide range of roles available at the SSSC.
Find out what it’s like to work with us, explore different career paths and see how your skills and qualification could make a real difference.
When: Tuesday 13 October, 10.30am - 2.30pm
Where: Bonar Hall, University of Dundee
So, if you’re wondering where your qualification could take you, visit our stand to chat with our team and learn more about the opportunities on offer.
Find out more about working with us: sssc.uk.com/working-at-the-s…
#DundeeCareersFair
October is Cyber Security Awareness Month and this year's theme is ‘Don't make it easy for them’.
Cyber criminals look for the easiest targets and small actions can make a big difference to keeping yourself, your colleagues and the people you support safe online.
Over the next few weeks, we'll be sharing practical resources to help improve cyber resilience in social work, social care and children and young people’s services across Scotland.
To get started, look at out our cyber resilience resources for Scotland’s care workers and employers ➡️ ow.ly/YeoH50ZSEFy
#CyberSecurityAwarenessMonth #CyberAware #StaySafeOnline
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We publish our Fitness to Practise snapshot reports to show how we help protect the public and support confidence in the social service workforce. They help show how people in Scotland can count on a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
The latest report is now available and shares key trends from the past year. Watch this short video from Hannah Coleman, Director of Regulation and read the report to find out more: news.sssc.uk.com/press-relea…
AI is changing the way we work but what does that mean for social services?
Join us online on Tuesday 3 November as we explore how we can use AI responsibly while keeping people at the heart of our work.
Register for the free live stream: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-soc…
#AIinSocialServices
The first of our #SSSC25years stories is from Liz, nursery manager at Ivy in the Park nursery in Glasgow.
Liz has worked in early years for over 35 years, starting her career in South Africa before moving to Scotland seven years ago.
Working in both countries has shown her that child development is universal, but Scotland's legislation, regulation and professional standards ensure children receive safe, high quality care.
Hear more from Liz about what it means to be #SSSCregistered
It’s 25 years since we were established to regulate the social work, social care and children and young people workforce across Scotland.
To mark the occasion, we’re running a new campaign 25 years of making a difference, as we celebrate some of the key milestones that have shaped the sector over the past quarter of a century.
We'll share stories, achievements and reflections from across the years, highlighting the impact social service workers make every day in the lives of people who use services.
You can get involved by sharing what registration means to you and how it helps make a positive difference for the people and communities you support.
Learn more - ow.ly/HawS50ZSgRq
#SSSCregistered #SSSC25years
