Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC): regulating and developing the housing sector workforce

Abstract

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction and background to the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) with relation to the housing sector. Design/methodology/approach The author outlines the role and importance of the SSSC with regards to regulating and developing the housing sector workforce. Findings This paper lays out the current SSSC approach to regulating the housing sector workforce via rolling out the implementation of work-based qualifications. Development of the workforce is being achieved via the advancement of learning technology work and improving the quality of the leadership and management of services. Originality/value The paper outlines the work of the SSSC in Scotland and draws out some general learning points for workforce development.