Listen to this presentation by learning and development adviser pamela fotheringham to get an overview of the changes. Download the sssc codes of practice for social service workers and employers here. These are can found on nos navigator on the workforce solutions portal. The councils have a duty to develop codes of practice and have worked together in. Sssc regulations and the code of practice for employers of social service workers. When you register with the sssc you are signing up to our codes of practice for social service workers the codes, so its important you know about the codes and what they mean for you. This is not an example of the work produced by our essay writing service. Promoting the codes it is essential that people, especially service users and carers, are aware of the codes of practice and are clear about what they should do if they are. The codes of practice for social service workers and employers set out the principles and values for workers and employers in the social service sector. This resource is a suite of three modules covering principles and good practice, understanding medication, and practical considerations when undertaking the safe administration of medication. The codes set out the behaviours and values expected of social service workers and their employers. For workers in scotlands social services this is the sssc codes of practice for social service.
We first published the codes in 2003, setting out the national standards of conduct and practice that apply to all social service workers. Skills sets include groups of nos relating to a number of areas of practice. Watch our video and get familiar with the codes 27112017 when you register with the sssc you are signing up to our codes of practice for social service workers the codes, so its important you know about the codes and what they mean for you. You can view samples of our professional work here. Perspectives on and activity within student supervision. Your responsibilities as a registered worker scottish. The uttarakhand subordinate service selection commission uksssc issued uksssc sub inspector police admit card. The code of practice for social service workers sets out the behaviours and values of professional conduct and practice social service workers must meet in their everyday work. The sssc has been assessed as exceeding the federation for industry sector skills and standards fisss code of practice. Childminders in scotland come under the category of social service workers and therefore the code of practice laid out by the scottish social services council sssc applies.
The codes of practice for social service workers and employers the codes set out the behaviours and values expected of social service workers and their employers. Bibliography other bibliographies cite this for me. This learning resource will help you to look at codes of practice and service standards in more detail as well as exploring personalisation, equality and diversity and protecting people. The scottish social services council sssc and dozens of other social service organisations issue open badges to recognise continuous and informal learning that would otherwise go unrecorded. Childminders come under the category of social service workers and therefore the code of practice laid out. The codes of practice for social services workers and employers sets out the standards social service workers and their employers should meet. The hblb codes of practice to prevent and control specific diseases in all breeds of horse and pony. The 2016 revised codes is the second edition and takes account of developments in social services policy and practice. We rely on the service regulator now scswis, formerly the care commission to do that.
Inquiry into regulation of care for older people scottish. We have different versions of the codes of practice available. The revised codes of practice came into effect on 1 november 2016. Codes of practice for social service workers and employers. Have everything you need to know about registration with the scottish social services council sssc in this free app. Codes of practice for social service workers and employers, 2016 your bibliography. Building on the sound shared values of the profession and coupled with registration, they will raise standards and increase public protection. We have developed codes of practice for social service workers and employers. Sssc codes of practice the codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of social service workers and their employers. Watch our video to find out how the staff work to each of the six codes. You can use these documents to check what part of the register you should register with the sssc under and also what category of worker you would register as. Under existing legislation, the sssc cannot enforce the code of practice for employers. You can get easy access to your mysssc account and instant access to the sssc codes of practice for social. Raising a concern scottish social services council.
Care council for wales 2002 code of practice for social care workers online. Welcome to the sssc register in this welcome pack well help you to keep your registration up to date and share top tips on the sssc codes of practice. This resource is a useful starting place if you have just started a new job or are new to social services. Employers referral form scottish social services council.
The scottish social services council began its work on 1 october 2001, at the same time as the general social care council, the northern ireland social care council, and the care council for wales. Sssc meets industry skills and standards code of practice. Codes of practice for social service workers and employers word version. Scottish social services council scottish social services council home phone print high contrast low contrast a a a. This category has a list of definitions of the different parts of the sssc register. This act replaces all previous pieces of legislation which related to antidiscriminatory practice in the uk. It is important that you always link the content to your organisations policies and procedures that relate to the safe administration of medication. All employees should be given a copy of the codes of practice for social service. Download the sssc codes of practice what we publish about hearings and decisions fitness to practise public information policy. Download this ebook for android, chromebook and windows. The scottish social services council sssc has published revised codes of practice. Download the sssc codes of practice for social service workers and employers. The assessment was part of the uk wide skills for care and development sfcd partnership of which sssc is a member.
The codes give examples of practice, conduct and behaviour but will. The sssc is the regulator of the social service workforce in scotland, their role is to protect the public by registering social service workers, setting standards for their work practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. The sssc codes of practice and the code for nurses and midwives state that you must report anything that you find that could adversely affect the wellbeing of supported people. We are working with a number of partners to make sure that the codes continue to reflect good practice. Sssc launches codes of practice and fitness to practise. Signs of harm and abuses social work codes of practice. The standards apply to health and social care, including early learning and childcare, childrens services, social work. You can also download acodes of practice pdf text versionor codes of practice in word format. Preparing for practice scottish social services council. Revised sssc codes of practice have been published scma news. Scottish social services council 2014 codes of practice for social workers and their employers. We are responsible for registering people who work in social services and regulating their education and training. Sssc codes of practice for social service workers and.
Hosted by the learning and development department at the sssc. Candidates who had applied for 118119 post codes subinspector police telecom can now download the uttarakhand sub inspector police admit card 2020 from our article. Well let you know about free resources to help with your learning and the different ways you can stay in touch with us. Information about hearings scottish social services council. Ssscs code of practice is changing from 1 november 2016, sssc will launch a revised code of practice for social service workers, including childminders. Sssc codes of practice for social service workers and employers the code of practice for social service workers is a list of statements that describe the standards of professional conduct and practice required of social service workers as they go about their daily work. Visit our sssc codes of practice page to find out more about the codes. The sssc revised the codes of practice following a wide ranging consultation to make sure they reflect current social service policy and practice. The fisss code of practice is a mark of quality awarded to trustworthy skills development organisations. The codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of social service workers and their employers. Download the codes of practice post registration training and learning prtl. It links to the themes of the core units of the scottish vocational qualifications in health and social care. Sssc codes of practice 2016 translated into spanish.
If you would like to request this document in another format please contact sssc on 0345 60 30 891. Revised sssc codes of practice and fitness to practise. Watch our video and get familiar with the codes sssc news. Simple to use app to guide you through registration with the sssc. If you work in, or use, social services, the sssc wants your views on these important areas of work. The codes set out the standards of practice and behaviour expected of social services workers and their employers. The journal of practice teaching and learning, 23, 922. The sssc updated the codes to reflect current social service policy and practice following wide consultation and engagement with the sector.
A guide for the helping professions, london, jessica kingsley. The scottish social services council sssc was established in october 2001 by the regulation of care scotland act and is responsible for registering people who work in the social services and regulating their education and training. Sssc codes of practice scottish social services council. The supplier should establish that the client understands the difference between copyediting and proofreading. We have posters and leaflets to help you promote and use the codes in your service. Click on the attachment below to download 1 codes of practice for social service workers and employers word version. All workers must be aware of their duties under the equality act 2010. Its principal duty is to promote high standards in conduct, practice, education and training. Activity 2 watch this video and note anything that you regard as bad practice. If the care inspectorate becomes aware a provider is employing a member of staff out with their six month grace period then it may take action. They also take into account the ssscs move to a fitness to practise model of regulation which also comes into effect on 1 november 2016.
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