When will the SSSC still require a Disclosure Scotland check?
The SSSC will still require Disclosure Scotland checks for social work students, self-employed social workers and unemployed social workers, but will pay the costs of checks for social work students and unemployed social workers. Self-employed social workers must pay for their Disclosure Scotland checks when they are applying to register or renewing their registration with the SSSC. The SSSC can still require an applicant for registration to undergo a criminal records check if needed. This may be where an applicant for registration has not previously worked in the UK. They will still need to provide evidence of suitability for registration equivalent to a criminal records check.
