Scottish Social Services Council - proposed register changes: consultation

Proposals for Reform

In December 2021, the SSSC launched their Future Proofing Programme, which

aims to make sure the regulatory system is clear, transparent and raises the standards of practice in the sector. A key part of the programme is to review and build a sustainable 'Register for the Future' which will be easier to understand for all.

This consultation seeks your views on proposed changes to the Register. These changes are to:

• reduce the number of Register parts from 23 to 4,
• require employees to apply for registration within three months of starting a new role and be registered within six months, and
• include more information on the public Register, such as specialist qualifications for social workers, and information relating to fitness to practise which is currently available on a different parts of the SSSC website.