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Workforce
Scottish Government remains committed to delivering a more competent, confident and valued social service workforce, as a major contribution to realising its single purpose of a more successful country, with opportunities for all to flourish through increased sustainable economic growth. Doing so creates more successful and skilled individuals and strengthens the vital contribution made by this diverse workforce to individuals, families and communities. Our aim is to ensure that we have the right number of staff with the right skills in the right place at the right time.
Implementing the National Strategy for the Development of the Social Services Workforce
Success Criteria
Excellent services are delivered by a workforce which:
- is flexible, responsive and prioritises service users needs, taking into account the user's own views and those of unpaid carers;
- is competent and confident with the knowledge and expertise required to meet the needs of the changing environment;
- takes responsibility for their own learning by seeking out opportunities that meet their personal and professional aspirations and responsibilities;
- fulfils their professional responsibility of registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) or other regulators recognised by SSSC for work in this sector (eg Health Professions Council, Nursing and Midwifery Council, College of Occupational Therapists), acquiring new skills and qualifications as required;
- values itself and is valued by others.
The workforce is supported by organisations which:
- prioritise employee development and value, promote and contribute to the development of learning;
- have workforce plans in place, build capacity and maximise the potential of each individual in the workforce;
- provide clear career pathways from entry through to advanced professional development and develop and maintain positive working and learning partnerships with education, health, police, housing and other professionals from statutory, voluntary and private sectors.
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