Evidence library

This is the 17th workforce data report published by the SSSC and the 14th set of Official Statistics. The report combines administrative data from the Care Inspectorate with data collected by the SSSC directly from local authorities to form a comprehensive picture of the paid workforce employed in the social service sector in Scotland at the end of 2024. 

The report provides and overview of the data at a national level and divided by sub-sector or local authority area.
It also shows data split by voluntary, public and private sectors.