SSSC Registration

You will meet your CPL requirement through self-assessment and completing mandatory learning activity linked to the core learning elements for social workers within 12 or 18 months or registration.  

The core learning elements are relevant to all social workers and the NQSW descriptors set out what this means for your stage of practice.   

Please become familiar with the Core learning elements for social workers: newly qualified social worker (NQSW) descriptors and mandatory learning activity. You can also access the mandatory learning activity through the dedicated SSSC CPL website. 

You can read information relevant to meeting the SSSC requirements in the NQSW Supported Year overview and guidance.  

You will record your learning on the NQSW continuous professional learning (CPL) review template. The template has a section for self-assessment, supervisor feedback and an individual development plan. 

Please complete the self-assessment at the start, middle and end of your NQSW stage. Self-assessment is a useful way to reflect on your development and the individual development plan section will help you to plan your learning for the year.   

Some sections of the template, like the supervisor feedback relate specifically to the NQSW Supported Year. If you are not part of the NQSW Supported Year, please complete as many sections as you can.  

We will contact you 12 or 18 months after registration asking you to submit the NQSW CPL review template and the NQSW validation and endorsement form within the next two months.  

If you need an extension, please complete the NQSW extension request form. 

You can upload your NQSW CPL review template and Validation and Endorsement form by logging into your MySSSC account and using the document tile or email to registration@sssc.uk.com.

You must evidence a minimum of 144 hours of training and learning in the first 12 months of registration or 18 months if you work less than 35 hours per week. 

This must include at least 30 hours of learning which focuses on working effectively with colleagues and other professionals to identify, assess and manage risk to vulnerable children and adults regardless of your work setting. 

Please read the Guidance for NQSWs on consolidating and continuing to develop their social work knowledge skills and values for relevant information. 

You can record your learning directly onto the NQSW Record of Achievement form, use the MyLearning app or a combination of the two. 

Learning can include formal, informal and self-directed learning. When recording your learning, it is important to think about how these opportunities have helped to consolidate your social work knowledge, skills and values, including managing any ethical dilemmas and use of self. 

We will contact you 12 or 18 months after registration asking you to submit evidence of your CPL and the NQSW Record of Achievement form within the next two months. 

If you need an extension, please complete the NQSW extension request form. 

You can upload your Record of Achievement Form by logging into your MySSSC account and using the document tile or email to registration@sssc.uk.com. 

You can find examples of completed Record of Achievement forms and guidance on how to share MyLearning journals and OpenBadges as part of NQSW CPL requirements on the NQSW website.