PART 6SOCIAL CARE WORKERS: FITNESS TO PRACTISE

CHAPTER 2PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

Investigation

I1126Powers following an investigation

1

This section applies where the investigation of a matter relating to a registered person's fitness to practise has been concluded.

2

SCW must refer the matter to a fitness to practise panel if it is satisfied that—

a

there is a realistic prospect of the panel finding that the registered person's fitness to practise is impaired, and

b

it is in the public interest to refer the matter.

3

Where the matter is not referred to a fitness to practise panel, SCW may—

a

decide to take no further action in respect of the registered person;

b

give advice to the registered person, or to any other person involved in the investigation, in respect of any matter related to the investigation;

c

issue a warning to the registered person in respect of future conduct or performance;

d

agree with the registered person that he or she will comply with such undertakings as SCW thinks appropriate;

e

grant an application under section 92 by the registered person for his or her entry in the register to be removed by agreement.