Scottish Social Services Workforce Data
Publications
Our workforce data, information and intelligence reports are all available from this section of the web-site. Immediately below are quick links to our most recent publications.
September 2014
Scottish social services sector: report on 2013 workforce data
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) today published Scottish Social Services Sector: Report on 2013 Workforce Data.
Mental Health Officers (Scotland) Report 2013
The Scottish Social Services Council today published the Mental Health Officers (Scotland) Report 2013.
March 2014
Local authority post types 2012
This spreadsheet presents 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.
May 2013
Mental Health Officers (Scotland) Report 2012
The Scottish Social Services Council today published the 2012 Mental Health Officers' report.
April 2013
Training and skills development in social services
SSSC Vision, issue six. This briefing focuses on the training activity in Scotland and the latest data on the awards and qualifications that are relevant to the social service sector in Scotland.
The use of technology in service delivery and workforce developments
SSSC Vision, issue five. Technology has a vital role to play in the development of the social service workforce. This briefing considers the use of technology in social services and the implications for the workforce. It focuses on the use of telecare and telehealthcare services, their implications for social services workers and the use of technology to support workforce development.