Ali Upton

Social services learning and development manager All views are my own.

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Working in a nursery during his Career Ready course inspired Alex to do an apprenticeship in early years childcare.

Hear more about how Alex got started in his full video 👉https://t.co/V1k8u8Rk7m

#ScotCareersWeek24 #LifeChangingWork #ShapeTheFuture @mywowscotland

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Thinking about undertaking a qualification to make a difference in social work, social care or children and young people services? Find out more about funding options for qualifications in our updated guide.

https://t.co/3juwlSKMfb

#LifeChangingWork #ScotCareersWeek24

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

A modern apprenticeship lets you start a career in social care and earn while you learn. @mywowscotland 

Lucy is an Early Years Practitioner thanks to a Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People.

#ScotCareersWeek24 #LifeChangingWork #ShapeTheFuture

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

This #WorldAlzheimersDay we thank the fantastic social work & social care workers caring for people living with dementia, every day with kindness, compassion, respect & promote the rights of the individual they care for to make informed choices about their care. #LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

We’re looking to recruit two Learning & Development Advisers to our Education & Quality Assurance Team.

If you have a background in professional social work & a working knowledge of social work education & training, then this may be for you ➡️ https://t.co/5umisDM9Ff

[Social Work Scotland @socworkscot]

We're working together with partners to build a vision for the profession, and have put together some statements which reflect what we've heard about what's needed now. What do you think? https://t.co/9h2KwXzIZb

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

We know there is an issue with MyLearning affecting some users and are working to resolve this. We recommend you uninstall the app from your device and then reinstall it to fix the issue. Uninstalling the app will not delete any of your saved learning records.

[Young Scot @YoungScot]

Emma from our team had a great time at the #CarersParliament organised by @CarersScotland today!🙌

Lots of amazing organisations doing incredible work - attending the discussion tables on support for young carers & young carers' transitions was a great way to exchange learning!

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

We’re pleased to support the @scotgovhealth #CareToCare campaign to raise awareness of career opportunities in adult social care & address the high levels of vacancies across the sector. Visit https://t.co/HFwW8U1qBp

#LifeChangingWork #SocialCare

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Do you work in a role with a significant focus on quality improvement & have dedicated time to lead improvement projects? If you do, the Scottish Improvement Leader Programme (ScIL) could be for you.

Applications close on Friday 8 September 2023 ➡️ https://t.co/FkKTJcYORK

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in care? Check out our Learning Zone for FREE apps, eBooks, videos and more. Enhance your knowledge and skills at your own pace! Get started today: https://t.co/5ciUozinv0

#LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Ever wondered what it is like to work in social work? Stephen from @PerthandKinross teams up with colleagues to talk about their jobs as social workers, studying social work and why they love the jobs they do.

Watch the video:https://t.co/Anx1katCG7

#LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

You can now access the National Directory for Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) for the Early Learning and Childcare Workforce on the SSSC Learning Zone. You can also access free online modules covering key learning topics.
Find out more: https://t.co/tcfIFuH49A

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

There are lots of funding opportunities available to help you progress in your career. Some will be specific to you as the learner but others your employer may need to apply for.

See what funding opportunities are available to you ➡️https://t.co/QHU0l6H6Jn

#LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Applications to the 2023-24 Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF) are now open.

Workers eligible for this funding are support workers in housing support & care at home services for SVQ Social Services & Healthcare at SCQF level 6 or 7.

Apply here: https://t.co/y3jx0LN8ie

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Modern apprenticeships are a great way to get started with a career in social care.

Claire is a Social Services (Children & Young People) Modern Apprentice at Wise Owls Nursery & Out of School Club in Moffat.

Listen to her story ➡️ https://t.co/ppYRCPIwZW
#LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Do you have an interest in workforce issues in Scotland's social care sector?

If so, our new 'community of interest' group on LinkedIn could be for you. The group is supported by the SSSC, @scottishcare, @COSLA & @ccpscotland

Join now to find out more: https://t.co/4rNGSnWztR

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

Are you interested in a career in social care? Come along to the Angus Care at Home Providers Recruitment Fair to find out how to get started. We'll be there along with lots of other providers to answer your questions.

Take a look at the dates and venues on the below poster.

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

It's #ScotAppWeek22! This week we'll be sharing examples of great apprenticeship practice and opportunities and information and support available.

Find out why social service apprenticeships are important here: https://t.co/La0AJKoHjK

#ApprenticeshipsWork #LifeChangingWork

[The Scottish Social Services Council @SSSCnews]

As we celebrate International Women’s Day we’d like to say a huge thank you to all the women in Scotland’s social work, social care & early years workforce for their hard work & dedication to help improve & support the lives of others.
#InternationalWomensDay #LifeChangingWork