DCW169-Staff Supervision Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Staff Supervision Policy 1. Purpose and Scope This policy sets out {{org_field_name}}’s arrangements for the support, supervision, appraisal and professional development of persons working for the service. It applies to employees and, where relevant to their role and engagement with the service, bank workers, agency workers, students and volunteers. The […]

DCW168-Open Door Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Open Door Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} fosters a transparent, supportive and inclusive environment in which employees, individuals receiving care and support, their representatives, families and relevant external stakeholders feel able to raise concerns, share ideas and provide feedback. The Open Door […]

DCW167-Children’s Medication Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Children’s Medication Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to provide a clear framework for the safe management, support, administration, recording, storage, supply, handling and disposal of medicines for children receiving domiciliary support services from {{org_field_name}}. {{org_field_name}} will manage medicines within the framework of the Regulation and Inspection […]

DCW166-Pest Control Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Pest Control Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} takes appropriate and proportionate action where pests may affect the health, safety or well-being of individuals receiving care and support or persons working for the service. This policy supports compliance with the Regulation and Inspection […]

DCW165-Emergency Supply Shortages and Contingency Planning Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Emergency Supply Shortages and Contingency Planning Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} maintains effective arrangements for responding to emergency shortages of supplies, medicines, personal protective equipment (PPE), staff and other resources required to deliver the domiciliary support service safely and effectively. {{org_field_name}} will […]

DCW164-Confidential Information for Research and Planning Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Confidential Information for Research and Planning Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that confidential and personal information relating to individuals receiving domiciliary support is used and disclosed lawfully, fairly, securely and transparently, including where information is requested or proposed to be used for research, service […]

DCW163-Legionella Prevention and Water Safety Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Legionella Prevention and Water Safety Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} effectively manages the risk of Legionella bacteria in water systems, safeguarding the health and well-being of service users, staff, and visitors. This policy ensures compliance with the Health and Safety at Work […]

DCW162-Pain Assessment and Management Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Pain Assessment and Management Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} identifies, assesses, responds to and monitors pain experienced by individuals receiving domiciliary support in a safe, timely and person-centred manner. Pain assessment and management must form part of the individual’s overall assessment, personal […]

DCW161-Workplace Relationships and Professional Conduct Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Workplace Relationships and Professional Conduct Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to set clear expectations for appropriate workplace relationships, professional boundaries and standards of conduct within our domiciliary support service. It is intended to ensure that all staff, workers and others working for or on behalf of […]

DCW160-Supporting New and Expectant Mothers in the Workplace Policy

{{org_field_logo}} {{org_field_name}} Registration Number: {{org_field_registration_no}} Supporting New and Expectant Mothers in the Workplace Policy 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that {{org_field_name}} provides a safe, inclusive and supportive working environment for employees who are pregnant, have recently given birth or are breastfeeding, and complies with applicable employment, equality and health and […]