Policy Updates
Wales - Registration - Supported Living
Capability Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPP07This policy is one of the main policies governing the employee and employer relationship and ‘capability’ is one of the potentially fair reasons for dismissal under the Employment Rights Act. There is a process to follow which ensures that the reason for a dismissal is fair and also that the fair reason for dismissal has been reached after following a fair process, both of which are key to ensure that there is no claim for unfair dismissal. This policy relates to issues of capability which are not linked to lack of capability due to ill health. For guidance on ill health capability, you should follow the Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure. The policy has been reviewed with Welsh Lines of Enquiry added and additions made to the content in sections 5.4 and 5.5. in particular. The Confirmation of Dismissal letter has also been updated. References have also been updated to ensure they remain current.
Individual Personal Planning Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCP20This policy outlines the process to follow in relation to an individual’s personal plan, ensuring that it matches the personal requirements of the individual. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WCR03This policy details the safeguarding processes to follow in a service. It has been reviewed and updated in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures and the All Induction Wales Framework. Notification information has also been included in relation to staff misconduct and pressure ulcers. A COVID-19 procedural point has also been included. References also updated and additional ones added in line with these procedures, staff to familiarise themselves with these.
Training Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR25This policy will support with the training and development needs of staff at the service. It has been updated to include reference to the registration requirement with Social Care Wales. Sections 4.8, 5.7 and 5.10 added. New reference also included and existing ones checked to ensure they remain current.
Health and Safety Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WHR02This policy outlines the overarching health and safety policy for the service and has a ‘statement of intent’ template available in the forms section. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
Whistleblowing Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPM11This policy details the process for whistleblowing at the service and has been reviewed with content streamlined and a new definition added. References updated to ensure they remain current.
General Management Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WQA06This policy looks at the organisational structure of a service to ensure there are clear management protocols in place. It has been reviewed with some minor content changes and references updated to ensure they remain current.
Development Appraisal Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR01This policy supports the development of staff within the service through regular appraisals with their line manager. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
Access to Information Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WAC01This policy details the process to follow when requests for information are received. It has been reviewed with no significant changes and references have been checked and updated.
DBS/Disclosure Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR04All prospective employees should be subject to a risk assessment for a DBS check and, if they are assessed as requiring a DBS check, consideration should be given to the appropriate level. The policy has been reviewed with no significant changes and references checked and updated.
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