PART 3General requirements on service providers

Requirements in relation to the responsible individual where the service provider is an individual10

1

This regulation applies where the service provider is an individual.

2

If this regulation applies, the individual must undertake appropriate training for the proper discharge of his or her duties as the responsible individual.

3

During any time when the individual is absent, he or she must ensure that there are arrangements in place for—

a

the effective management of the service,

b

the effective oversight of the service,

c

the compliance of the service with the requirements of the regulations in Parts 3 to 15, and

d

monitoring, reviewing and improving the quality of the care and support provided by the service.

4

If the individual is unable to fulfil their duties as a responsible individual for a period of more than 28 days, he or she must—

a

notify the service regulator, and

b

inform the service regulator of the interim arrangements.