Scottish Social Services Council - Dundee, United Kingdom - Scottish Government

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Dundee, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Description

Overview:

Appointment of Members to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC)

The SSSC comprises of a Council of 10 members, including the Convener, who come from a variety of backgrounds and is required to include SSSC registrants and users of care services.

The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) was established in October 2001 as a new non‐departmental public body set up under the

Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001. Its main responsibility is to regulate the social service workforce in Scotland, including their education and training. The aims and objectives of the SSSC are to protect those who use services; raise standards of practice; strengthen and support the professionalism of the workforce; contribute to securing a sustainable future for social care through development of new roles, new qualifications and ways of working.

Remuneration and time commitment
Members of the Board receive a daily fee of £154.14 for around 5 days per month.

Expenses incurred as a result of carrying out the duties of the appointment, including reasonable travel and subsistence costs, will be reimbursed.

The appointment is non-pensionable.

Skills/Experience Required:

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
***- Experience and understanding of accessing social services as/for

EITHER:
someone in care AND/OR someone with a disability

Ability to analyse and review complex issues to reach conclusions
Working cooperatively and collaboratively
Effective Communication

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Download the applicants pack

Scottish Social Services Council - Members - Applicant Information Pack

Complete the information required on the website, this includes: contact details, monitoring information and a declaration of interests.

Scottish Social Services Council - Members - Application Form

FURTHER INFORMATION
**This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner