Ask Sheila - Archive 
Sheila Scott OBE has now retired and therefore is no longer available to answer your social care questions. However, you might still find the answer you’ve been searching for down below.
Do we need to have maternity coverage for our registered manager?
Hi Sheila,
Do we need to appoint or recruit a new Registered Manager should the existing one go on maternity leave?
Dear Owen,
Thank you for your question.
If the Registered Manager is absent for more than 28 days you need to formally inform CQC. https://www.cqc.org.uk/content/notifications
You should inform CQC of the arrangements you have put in place to cover the Registered Manager's absence.
The interim Manager that you appoint could be:
- Yourself if you are the Responsible Individual and you have the required experience and expertise to carry out the role.
- A senior member of staff who you are confident has the required experience and expertise.
- You could advertise for an interim Manager or seek assistance from a recruitment agency.
I hope this is helpful.
Sheila
*All information is correct at the time of publishing.
About Sheila
Sheila Scott OBE has now retired and over the years , prior to her retirement she has answered thousands of your social questions. You can still access the many questions below.
For Sheila Scott OBE from National Care Association (NCA), care is Sheila's life. She possesses a strong command of the issues facing the care sector informed by her long career as a nursing professional, the owner and manager of a care business, and as a leader in the care sector.
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