Raising a concern

There are different ways of raising a concern with us depending on who you are. Find out more by choosing the most suitable option for you.

We regulate people working in social work, social care and children and young people services to make sure you can have confidence they have the right skills, values and training to do the job.

We consider concerns about registrants and people applying to register with us.

An employer

Raise a concern

A higher education institution

Raise a concern

Someone who uses services, a carer, a colleague or member of the public

Raise a concern

Others, such as a police officer or representative of another public body

Raise a concern

Fitness to practise

Guidance for survivors of child abuse while in care in Scotland

This section provides information for survivors of child abuse while in care and their families or friends who may want to raise a concern about a social service worker.

Find out more here

Search the Register

You can check if a person is registered by searching the Register or by calling us on 0345 60 30 891.

Search the Register

Care Inspectorate

Care Inspectorate regulates care services in Scotland. If you are unhappy about a care service, you can complain to them on their website or by calling 0345 600 9527.

Visit the Care Inspectorate website

Other websites by the SSSC

The SSSC has created a number of other websites that provide specific services for learning and statistic reporting.

Workforce Data

As an Official Statistics provider, The SSSC publishes data on the social service workforce in Scotland.

Learning Zone

Develop your skills with resources you can use on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Step into Leadership

Find resources and information to develop your leadership skills, whatever your role in social services.

Open Badges

Open Badges are digital certificates recognising learning and achievement.