Does a recruitment agency who supplies trained carers to care homes need to register with the CQC?

In short, no. The CQC say:

‘You should not register if you provide carers in the role of an employment or introductory agency:

To another organisation who will then be responsible for direct provision of the care, or
To an individual who will then wholly take responsibility for the provision of their own care under a personal budget or private arrangement’

About Abi Spence

Abi has worked for and with Government agencies relevant to social care for the past 12+ years. Primarily with the Department of Health, Social Services Inspectorate, Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) and since its inception the Care Quality Commission (CQC). As part of this long involvement Abi has developed a wide and detailed understanding of relevant issues and has worked closely with stakeholders such as people that use services, carers, providers, local government, the Department of Health, Ofsted and the Audit Commission.
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Does a recruitment agency who supplies trained carers to care homes need to register with the CQC?

About Abi Spence

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