Suitable staff and staff cover

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S3. How does the service make sure that there are sufficient numbers of suitable staff to support people to stay safe and meet their needs?


S3.1 What arrangements are there, including within the rotas, for making sure that staff have the right mix of skills, competencies, qualifications, experience and knowledge, to meet people’s individual needs?


S3.2 How is safety promoted in recruitment practices, arrangements to support staff, training arrangements, disciplinary procedures, and ongoing checks?


S3.3 Do staff receive effective training in safety systems, processes and practices?


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red dotInadequate

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