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SSSC registered

We want people to know what it means to be registered with the SSSC, to know about the benefits and value of being registered and the standards, skills and qualifications needed to deliver high quality care.

Three months to apply

We also want to make sure that everyone who needs to register with us, is registered on time. Changes to the Register on 3 June means that new workers must now apply to register within three months of starting their role, so they are registered with the required six months.

It's easy to get started. Create your MySSSC account here. Your employer will help you to complete your application.

In the video below, SSSC Chief Executive Maree Allison talks about the three months deadline for new workers to apply for registration.

If you require text transcripts of any of our videos, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Shine a light on the work you do

The #SSSCregistered campaign is your chance to shine a light on the important work you do every day, either in social work, social care or children and young people services and that you are part of a registered and regulated professional workforce.

Talking about your registration will help more people to understand what it means and reassure them you have necessary values, knowledge and skills to care for their loved ones. 

We want everyone across Scotland to understand how important it is to be SSSC registered and would like your support to help us raise awareness.

By taking part:

  • social work, social care and children and young people workers can promote they are part of a registered and regulated workforce 
  • employers can demonstrate their staff have the necessary values, knowledge and skills
  • people using services, their families and the wider public know that social services are delivered by a trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.   

Hear more from our Chief Executive, Maree Allison in our short video clip.

If you require text transcripts of any of our videos, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

It’s easy to get involved

Throughout the next year, the campaign will run across our social channels including Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn.

Make sure you give us a follow, share our posts or better still, snap a selfie with your colleagues and create your own posts using #SSSCregistered.

Remember to tag us!

If you see us out and about

We’ll be at various events and conferences across Scotland with our #SSSCregistered photo props, posters and postcards, so visit our stand to find out more and get involved.

Content and products for you to use and share

We’ve created lots of products and content for you to use on your own social channels, website and email signatures as well as key messages to help you tell people what being registered with the SSSC means for you, your service and most importantly, the people you care for.

Key messages

Use or adapt these key messages to tell your colleagues, friends and followers about the important work you do.

I work in a *enter your type of service eg care home, nursery* and I’m part of a professional, trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce.
Proud to be #SSSCregistered

I’m #SSSCregistered
I’m qualified, skilled and work to the professional standards in the Codes.

We’re #SSSCregistered which means we’re part of a professional, trusted, skilled, confident and valued workforce. 

The best thing about being #SSSCregistered is…

Being #SSSCregistered means we’re…

SSSC registered downloads

We’ve created social media graphics for you to use with different sizes for each network for the best result. Feel free to use any of the images.

         
Image text Network Size
I’m #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
I’m #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
I’m #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
              

    

Open your photo or image editor on your phone and place our sticker over your own image.

         
I’m #SSSCregistered Download
Our staff are #SSSCregistered Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Download
              

    

Place the frame over your photo.

         
Image text Network Size
I’m #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
I’m #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
I’m #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
We’re #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Facebook, LinkedIn 1200px x 630px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedIn 1080px x 1080px Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered X and Tiktok posts. Instagram, Facebook and Tiktok stories 1080px x 1920px Download
              

    

Print and pin these posters up in your service to tell the people you care for, their families and carers about what being #SSSCregistered means.

         
A4 - Employer responsibilities Download
A4 – Proud to be #SSSCregistered Download
A4 - Youve got three months to apply Download
              

    

Print your prop, take a photo or a selfie and share it #SSSCregistered.

         
A3 – I’m #SSSCregistered Download
A3 - We’re #SSSCregistered Download
A3 – Proud to be #SSSCregistered Download
A4 – I’m #SSSCregistered Download
A4 – We’re #SSSCregistered Download
A4 – Proud to be #SSSCregistered Download
              

    

Make sure the people you email know you or your staff work to the Codes and have the right skills and qualifications.

         
I’m #SSSCregistered Download
Our staff are #SSSCregistered Download
Proud to be #SSSCregistered Download
We’re #SSSCregistered Download
              

    

If you have any questions or would like us to share your photos, contact communications@sssc.uk.com. We’d love to hear from you.

Who should apply to register

Registration is compulsory for many social service roles so visit our ‘Help with Register parts, fees and qualifications tool' for more information.

Access the tool here

Search the Register

Check the registration status of a social worker or social care worker employed in Scotland

Search the Register

Continuous professional learning (CPL)

Continuous professional learning (CPL) is the learning we do for work which helps us develop our knowledge, skills and professional behaviour so we can deliver our best practice.

SSSC Codes of Practice

The Codes of Practice set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of social service workers and their employers.

Registration and MySSSC help centre

Visit our registration and MySSSC help centre to find the answers to common questions, including qualifications for registration, MySSSC accounts and employer access.