STAFF AND TRAINING Sample Clauses
STAFF AND TRAINING. The Service Provider will ensure that:
6.1 all Staff are trained to do their job to a high standard and will access the appropriate and required training offered by the Council.
6.2 all Staff have clear job descriptions and person specifications and are sufficiently skilled with the required knowledge experience and training to undertake the role.
6.3 all Staff understand service structure, lines of accountability, policies and procedures and how their role is to be carried out and the responsibilities and outcomes for Service Users are achieved.
6.4 all Staff working in the Service with direct contact with Service Users undergo an enhanced search by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
6.5 it follows guidance issued by the DBS as to the level of disclosure required for each staff post and ensure that the code of practice for the DBS is strictly adhered to.
6.6 it keeps itself informed of and complies with all current legislation regarding the vetting and barring of Staff in particular the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006
6.7 the identity of all Staff will be verified prior to employment as will the authenticity of qualifications.
6.8 in the event of agency staff being used the Service Provider must ensure that the Agency has carried out thorough checks, including references and DBS clearance and that those staff are suitably skilled and trained to deliver the service.
6.9 conditions of service, salaries, taxes, National Insurance and all levies of any kind relating to the employment of persons employed by the Service Provider.
6.10 it notifies the Council of any of its Staff whose conduct places a Service User at risk or might bring the Council into disrepute and will ensure that they are the subject of immediate investigation by the Service Provider and dealt with to the satisfaction of the Council which might direct that the employee be removed from activities or the provision of the Service.
STAFF AND TRAINING
