Part VIII Miscellaneous Functions of Local Authorities and the Secretary of State
Approved social workers
114 Appointment of approved social workers.
1
A local social services authority shall appoint a sufficient number of approved social workers for the purpose of discharging the functions conferred on them by this Act.
2
No person shall be appointed by a local social services authority as an approved social worker unless he is approved by the authority as having appropriate competence in dealing with persons who are suffering from mental disorder.
3
In approving a person for appointment as an approved social worker a local social services authority shall have regard to such matters as the Secretary of State may direct.