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Regulation 13

SCHEDULE 3INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED IN RESPECT OF DOMICILIARY CARE WORKERS

1.  Name, address, date of birth and telephone number.

2.  Name, address and telephone number of next of kin

3.  Proof of identity, including a recent photograph.

4.  Two written references, relating to the person, including a reference from the person’s present or most recent employer, if any.

5.  Where the person has previously worked in a position which involved work with children or vulnerable adults, verification, so far as reasonably practicable, of the reason why he ceased to work in that position.

6.  Evidence of a satisfactory knowledge of the English language, where the person’s qualifications were obtained outside the United Kingdom.

7.  Details and documentary evidence of any relevant qualifications or accredited training of the person and, if applicable, registration with an appropriate regulatory body.

8.  A full employment history, together with a satisfactory written explanation of any gaps in employment and details of any current employment other than for the purposes of the agency.

9.  Details of physical and mental health record, including immunisation status.

10.  A statement by the registered provider, or the registered manager, as the case may be, that the person is physically and mentally fit for the purposes of the work which he is to perform.

11.  Details of any professional indemnity insurance.

12.  When Part V of the Police Act 1997 is commenced in Northern Ireland, either—

(a)where a certificate is required for a purpose which is prescribed by regulations under section 113B of that Act, an enhanced criminal record certificate issued under that section; or

(b)in any other case, a criminal record certificate issued under section 113A of that Act, and an application for either certificate shall be accompanied where applicable by an adult’s suitability statement under section 113D of that Act.