CHIEF EXECUTIVE AT THE SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL

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Welcome

Dear Candidate

Thank you for your interest in this unique opportunity to lead and shape the regulation and development of the social service workforce in Scotland.

Over half a million people use social services at any one time in Scotland, with 1 in every 13 people employed working in this sector, demonstrating the value, both economic and social that this dedicated and diverse workforce brings. There are 200,000 social service workers and more than 100,000 are already on our Register, rising to 140,000 by 2020.

Our new Chief Executive will spearhead innovation, championing our ongoing success, both in Scotland and the UK, working with our partners across the nations to deliver our vision of a trusted, skilled and confident social service workforce.

This is an exciting time to join the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) as we continue our business transformation programme. Social services are also going through rapid change. As we look to the future, there will continue to be new challenges and your exceptional communication and influencing skills will guide the organisation.

You will have transformative leadership experience, a unique set of skills and networks, and a visionary approach that will develop an organisational culture based on excellence, quality and accountability.

As Chief Executive, and working with a dedicated Council, you will help to shape our future strategy and the regulatory landscape across Scotland and the UK, inspiring our outstanding, committed staff team and our external stakeholders.

I wish you the very best with your application.

Professor James McGoldrick
Convener

The SSSC is the regulator for the social service workforce in Scotland, set up under the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 2001.

Our work means the people of Scotland can count on social services being provided by a trusted, skilled and confident workforce.

We protect the public by registering social service workers, setting standards for their practice, conduct, training and education and by supporting their professional development. Where people fall below the standards of practice and conduct we can investigate and take action.

We:

  • publish the national codes of practice for people working in social services and their employers
  • register people working in social services and make sure they adhere to our codes of practice
  • promote and regulate the learning and development of the social service workforce
  • are the national lead for workforce development and planning for social services in Scotland.

 This is achieved by working towards the following outcomes.

  1. The right people are on the Register.
  2. Our standards lead to a safe and skilled social service workforce.
  3. Our resources support the professional development of the social service workforce.
  4. Our stakeholders value our work.

The SSSC’s work and activities are all based on and driven by our values:

  • Integrity
  • Commitment
  • Accountability
  • Pride in what we do
  • Listening and engaging
  • Creativity and learning.
Download the SSSC’s Strategic Plan 2017 – 2020
Download the SSSC’s Annual Report 2016 – 2017

Working in partnership with the Council, you will lead the vision and strategic direction of the SSSC to deliver its purpose; to protect people who use services, raise standards of practice and strengthen and support the professionalism of the social service workforce.

Delivering a customer-focused approach that will ensure the SSSC delivers its key strategic priorities you will oversee the expansion of the Register and promote an outcome based approach that publicises the added value of the SSSC.

Your role in maintaining and raising the organisation’s overall profile with external stakeholders will also ensure the SSSC continues to be recognised as a valuable, effective and innovative organisation.

Download Position Profile

Interested candidates should provide a tailored CV and covering letter to Douglas Adam at [email protected]

Recruitment Timetable…

Closing date for applications:  Monday, 11 June
Shortlist meeting (SSSC & Livingston James):  Thursday, 28 June
Final Panel Interview:  Wednesday,  4 July

The recruitment of this position is managed by Livingston James