The Regulated Fostering Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2019

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

7.—(1) This regulation applies where the provider of a service is an individual.

(2) If this regulation applies, the individual must undertake appropriate training for the proper discharge of their duties as the responsible individual.

(3) During any time when the individual is absent, they 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 these Regulations, and

(d)monitoring, reviewing and improving the quality of the service.

(4) If the individual is unable to fulfil their duties as a responsible individual for a period of more than 28 days, they must—

(a)notify the Welsh Ministers, and

(b)inform the Welsh Ministers of the interim arrangements.