Regulation 33 Absence of registered service managerI1

England and Wales

(1)

If the registered service manager proposes to be absent from the supported accommodation undertaking for a continuous period of 28 days or more, the registered provider must—

(a)

give notice in writing to the CIECSS of the proposed absence, and

(b)

ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to ensure that there is limited disruption to the service provided during the period of absence.

(2)

Except in the case of an emergency or unforeseen absence, a notice under paragraph (1)(a) must—

(a)

be given no later than one month before the proposed absence commences, or within such shorter period as may be agreed with the CIECSS, and

(b)

specify with respect to the proposed absence—

(i)

its length or expected length;

(ii)

the reason for it;

(iii)

the arrangements which have been made under paragraph 1(b) for the management of the supported accommodation undertaking during the absence;

(iv)

the name, address, qualifications and experience of the person who will be responsible for the supported accommodation undertaking during the absence;

(v)

the arrangements that have been, or are proposed to be, made for appointing another person to manage the supported accommodation undertaking during the absence, including the proposed date by which the appointment is to be made.

(3)

If the absence in paragraph (1) arises as a result of an emergency or is unforeseen, the registered provider must—

(a)

give notice of the absence—

(i)

within one week of the beginning of the absence;

(ii)

specifying the matters in paragraph (2)(b), and

(b)

ensure that appropriate arrangements are made to ensure that there is limited disruption to the service provided during the period of absence.

(4)

If the notice required under paragraph (2) or (3) has not been given as required, it must be given without delay.

(5)

The registered provider must notify the CIECSS of the return to duty of the registered service manager not later than seven days after the date of the registered service manager’s return.

Annotations

Commencement

I1: Reg. 33 in force at 28.4.2023, see reg. 1(2)