@SocSecScot

We deliver social security with #DignityFairnessRespect. We can’t reply to client benefit queries here, get in touch at https://xitter.cf/t.co/hFkI0Ibvxi

 Dundee and Glasgow
socialsecurity.gov.scot
Joined July 2018
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovSep 13
We are supporting families with the cost of living. To support families impacted by the cost-of-living crisis we are helping write off School Meal debt. This includes making up to £2.8 million available to local authorities, and expanding Free School Meals in primary school.
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Scottish Government Jobs@scotgovjobsSep 9
At Social Security Scotland everything is built around dignity, fairness and respect. We’re looking for a Deputy Director - Client Services Delivery to ensure high-quality, person-centred support reaches people across Scotland. Find out more: ow.ly/S0oL50ZHo0V #Careers
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Scottish Government Jobs@scotgovjobsAug 26
Ready to build data solutions that make a real difference? Join @SocSecScot as a Senior Data Engineer and help shape the future of social security in Scotland. Find out more at: ow.ly/nuYu50ZBOlT #DataJobs #TechJobs
We're hiring - Senior Data Engineer

ALT We're hiring - Senior Data Engineer

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Scottish Government Jobs@scotgovjobsAug 15
Exciting #CyberSecurity opportunities at @SocSecScot! 🟣Salary: £49,401, + £4,000 Pay Supplement Lead Cyber Security Analyst - Vulnerability Management: ow.ly/wk3l50ZxEJg Lead Cyber Security Analyst - Identity and Access Management: ow.ly/qfPi50ZxEJc
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Scottish Government Jobs@scotgovjobsAug 17
Are you a #CyberSecurity professional, looking to take the next step in your career? @SocSecScot is recruiting a Senior Cyber Security Analyst - Cyber Threat Intelligence. 🟣Salary: £39,767, plus £4000 pay supplement 🟣Location: Glasgow or Dundee Apply: ow.ly/rWIc50Zy1jp
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
First Minister
@ScotGovFMJul 30
Children First's support line is being expanded to help up to 7,500 families in Scotland access a one-step gateway to support. First Minister @JohnSwinney and Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville heard how families have benefitted from the service. gov.scot/news/supporting-fam…
First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

ALT First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

ALT First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

ALT First Minister John Swinney and Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville visit Children First.

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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Team Scotland@Team_ScotlandJul 9
DAY 9 COMPLETE | Scotland's King's Baton Relay 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Boxing, football and community spirit on Day 9 of the King's Baton Relay! #KingsBatonRelay #TeamScotland #Glasgow2026 #CommonwealthGames #Gather
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government Jobs@scotgovjobsJun 18
Do you have in-depth knowledge about #CyberSecurity standards? Apply now for the role of Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer: ow.ly/c4Lj50ZcLWb 🟣 Salary: £49,401– £59,152 + £4,000 Pay Supplement 🟣 Location: Glasgow or Dundee #CyberSecurityJobs @SocSecScot
Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer

ALT Senior Information and Cyber Security Officer

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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovMay 20
Meet the new Cabinet ⬇ Individuals who are newly appointed to Cabinet will be Cabinet Secretaries-designate until their appointment is formally agreed to by @scotparl and approved by His Majesty King Charles III. [1/9]
Meet the new Scottish Cabinet.

ALT Meet the new Scottish Cabinet.

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Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerMar 16
Unpaid carers who look after more than one person can now access additional support through @SocSecScot. Carer Additional Person Payment is the latest in a series of improvements to carer benefits. Read more: gov.scot/news/increased-fina…
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovMar 12
Ending child poverty is our driving mission. Our new Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan sets out how we'll help families across Scotland. From new support with childcare and boosting incomes to supporting families in their communities. Read more: gov.scot/news/new-package-of…
From childcare to housing support - here's how we are helping Scotland's families

ALT From childcare to housing support - here's how we are helping Scotland's families

More childcare support for low income parents

ALT More childcare support for low income parents

Helping parents boost their earning through support into good jobs, inclusive training opportunities and help with transport costs

ALT Helping parents boost their earning through support into good jobs, inclusive training opportunities and help with transport costs

Additional support with housing costs for up to 18,000 families

ALT Additional support with housing costs for up to 18,000 families

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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovMar 10
Scottish social security payments are easing the cost-of-living burden for families. Watch to find out more about the impacts of the Five Family Payments, such as the Scottish Child Payment, from a parent in Edinburgh.
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovMar 10
We want to transform the support available for families. As part of our £50 million Whole Family Wellbeing Funding for 2026-27, we are delivering £5.8 million to charities and partners across Scotland. ℹ️gov.scot/news/support-to-pre…
We are delivering £5.8 million to charities and partners to transform support for families and build on efforts to eradicate child poverty

ALT We are delivering £5.8 million to charities and partners to transform support for families and build on efforts to eradicate child poverty

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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerFeb 25
A survey has shown stigma may be stopping people from seeking support — 4 in 10 say applying would make them feel less positive about themselves. Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville met @PovertyAlliance and @GDA_online to discuss tackling stigma. gov.scot/news/tackling-stigm…
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Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerFeb 18
The Child Poverty Practice Accelerator Fund helps local anti-poverty initiatives get up and running, and existing schemes to improve. Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville announced £1.9 million to help 21 projects deliver support at the heart of communities. 📹⬇️
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Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerFeb 18
21 local projects to tackle child poverty will share almost £1.9 million across Scotland. Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville met parents to discuss plans to boost incomes by placing a welfare adviser in 11 @PerthandKinross primary schools. gov.scot/news/investment-to-…
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerJan 16
Social Justice Secretary @S_A_Somerville has said the draft @scotgov Budget is a "landmark intervention" to eradicate child poverty. Meeting parents, Ms Somerville set out plans to invest in social security and to support families. #ScotBudget gov.scot/news/a-budget-to-ta…
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Scot Gov Fairer
@ScotGovFairerJan 13
The draft Budget 2026-27 places the eradication of child poverty at its heart, with plans to: 🔵 raise the Scottish Child Payment for children under one to £40 per week in 2027-28 🔵 invest £7.2 billion in social security 🔵 boost incomes, including through work #ScotBudget
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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJan 13
Here are some of our key commitments from the 2026/27 Scottish Budget. Visit the link to find out more: gov.scot/news/scottish-budge…
The 2026-27 budget has been announced. Here is what you need to know,,,

ALT The 2026-27 budget has been announced. Here is what you need to know,,,

Record funding - £17.6 billion for frontline NHS services and resources to begin walk-in GP clinics. Helping you get the care you need, when and where you need it.

ALT Record funding - £17.6 billion for frontline NHS services and resources to begin walk-in GP clinics. Helping you get the care you need, when and where you need it.

£15.7 billion in funding for local government, supporting services communities rely on. £68 billion investment including direct support for families and household budgets.

ALT £15.7 billion in funding for local government, supporting services communities rely on. £68 billion investment including direct support for families and household budgets.

Reducing costs for parents • a new Scottish Child payment premium for children under one from 2027 • funding a breakfast club for every primary and special school by August 2027

ALT Reducing costs for parents • a new Scottish Child payment premium for children under one from 2027 • funding a breakfast club for every primary and special school by August 2027

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Social Security Scotland retweeted
Scottish Government
@scotgovJan 8
We are funding emergency grants for families facing crisis or challenges. The £10 million previously pledged to mitigating the two-child limit this year will be reinvested to tackle child poverty. ℹ️ gov.scot/news/10m-emergency-…
Additional £10 million to tackle child poverty

ALT Additional £10 million to tackle child poverty

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