We have recently released an update to the Excel based Social Worker Data Tool (available here). The aim of this tool is to make the information on practising Social Workers employed by local authorities more accessible.

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We are pleased to announce that the breakdown of LA post types for 2018 was published on Thursday 19th December (available here). The spreadsheets present headcount and WTE (whole time equivalent) data of all filled posts in local authority social work services where those employed do not work in a registered care service. This therefore covers staff working primarily in field social work services.

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We are pleased to announce that the detailed workforce information for 2018 was published on Tuesday 17th December, available here.

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We are pleased to announce that Scottish Social Service Sector: Report on 2018 Workforce Data was published on 22 November 2019 (available here).

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The SSSC is pleased to announce that its annual report on those working in social services in Scotland will be published at 9:30am on Friday 22nd November 2019 on the SSSC workforce data website.

Last year’s report is available on the site at: Scottish Social Service Sector: Report 2017 Workforce Data.

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We are pleased to announce that the Mental Health Officers (Scotland) 2019 Report was published on Thursday 13th August 2020 (available here.)

For more information, please contact Zara Gall, Data Researcher at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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