Laura Shepherd (@SSSCLaura) profile picture

Director of Strategy and Performance at Scottish Social Services Council

Joined April 2020
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Meet Stephanie a supervisor in a private nursery in Edinburgh. In our short video Stephanie shares how she got started in the job she loves and gives words of advice to anyone looking for a career in early years and childcare. learn.sssc.uk.com/careers/ch… #LifeChangingWork
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A vacancy has arisen for a Systems Development Officer within our Digital Services department. The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 2 May 2022. To find out more and apply, visit our website: ow.ly/JyuY50IF1mT
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We've published our 2021-2025 Equalities Report. 'We recognise and value the benefits that a diverse workforce brings to our approach and we aim to treat everyone fairly and with respect, including registered workers and our staff' says @LorraineSSSC. ow.ly/xj5N50EzBkN
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We have a number of excellent career opportunities for many different roles including solicitors, investigators and project officers. View our vacancies and apply here: ow.ly/dsDn50EqbTa
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We have a number of excellent career opportunities for many different roles including solicitors, investigators and project officers. View our vacancies and apply here: ow.ly/dsDn50EqbTa
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We have an excellent opportunity for a Communications Assistant to join our busy Communications Department on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. Application submission deadline is 8am on Monday 26 April 2021. Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/uqCA50EjPFe
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Last chance to apply for our Head of Performance and Improvement vacancy. Have you got what it takes to lead our Performance and Improvement team? Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/R7AZ50E2ilS Application submission deadline is 8am on Monday 29 March 2021.
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Have you got what it takes to lead our Performance and Improvement team? We're recruiting a Head of Performance and Improvement within our Strategy and Performance directorate. Application submission deadline is 8am on Monday 29 March 2021. Apply here: ow.ly/pIWL50E2ijW
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Happy World Social Work Day! We'd like to say a big thank you to all social workers & social work students who are making a positive difference in people’s lives every day across Scotland. It truly is #lifechangingwork that you do! #WSWD2021
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Web Administrator to join our Digital Services team. The closing date for applications is 8am on Monday 22 March 2021. Find out more about the role & how to apply here: ow.ly/iXrX50DSYtT
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Have you got what it takes to be our Head of Legal and Corporate Governance? The deadline for applications is 8am on Wednesday 10 March 2021. You can find out more about the role and how to apply here: ow.ly/hIRA50DHAyI
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Today, the Committee passed the #UNCRCScotland bill at stage 2. You can re-watch the committee meeting here 👇 ow.ly/yzIv50DxP4o
As part of the new @scotgov ‘There’s More to Care Than Caring’ campaign, private & third sector organisations will be able to post their adult social care vacancies on @myjobscotland for three months at no cost. You can find out more here ow.ly/HRNG50DwrLw #LifeChangingWork
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We're pleased the Independent Review of Adult Social Care in Scotland involved & listened to people with lived experiences of social services. We look forward to being part of the change that has the potential to truly improve lives for so many people: ow.ly/h3qK50Dulo3
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A vital part of the work to #KeepThePromise was to form The Oversight Board - a 20 strong assembly, more than half of whom have care experience, who will hold Scotland to account. Find out more about how the board works & what it will do, here: bit.ly/2MzjLkj
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We've published our first Children’s Rights Report showing our commitment to making sure the children of Scotland can rely on social services being provided by a skilled, trusted and confident workforce. You can find out more & download our report here: ow.ly/LDoZ50DnWUX
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It looks like Beechwood Care Home had a great Burns party last night! 🥳 Thank you for sharing your lovely photos with us and well done to all involved in organising the party, we're sure it meant a lot to everyone who took part.
And to end our #BurnsDay photos the lads and lassies over at Beechwood Care Home enjoyed a Burns party with tartan kilted gingerbread men and a wee dram. Hope you’ve enjoyed ur day too! #burnsnight #rabbieburns #scotland @HoldsBelt @CathyTogneri @SSSCnews @BCKuk @CareInspect
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We're recruiting a Finance Officer in our shared service (SSSC and Care Inspectorate) team (temporary until 31 March 2022). Application submission deadline is 8am on Monday 15 February 2021. Find out more and apply here:ow.ly/owlw50DjAu2
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Do you work in social services? Get familiar with our #SSSCcodes by watching our short video: youtu.be/88fd2K9UHno Find out how the things you do in your role can bring our Codes to life & help you deliver the best quality of care for the people you support #lifechangingwork
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Scottish Government £500 bonus DO NOT GIVE YOUR BANK DETAILS TO ANYONE OVER THE PHONE We've been informed that health & social care staff have received phone calls requesting bank details so payment can be made. Please be aware this is a scam Payment will be made through payroll
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