The Adult Placement Schemes (Wales) Regulations 2004

Staff and their training

25.—(1) The registered person must, having regard to the nature of the scheme, the statement of purpose and the number and needs of relevant adults, ensure that —

(a)at all times there are an appropriate number of suitably qualified, skilled, and experienced staff;

(b)appropriate information and advice is provided to staff, and further information and advice is made available to them at their reasonable request, in respect of such of the needs of relevant adults as may be met by the scheme; and

(c)suitable assistance is provided to staff.

(2) The registered person must ensure that each member of staff —

(a)receives training and appraisal which is appropriate to his or her work; and

(b)is enabled from time to time to obtain further qualifications appropriate to his or her work.