Does the General Social Care Council still exist?
On 1 August 2012 the General Social Care Council closed down and the regulation of the social work profession and social work education in England transferred to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).
Why was the General Social Care Council abolished?
Creation and closure After the formation of a Coalition government in 2010, the General Social Care Council was earmarked for abolition as part of a drive to reduce the number and cost of publicly funded organisations.
What is GSCC in health and social care?
About the General Social Care Council (GSCC) The General Social Care Council is the social care workforce regulator for England . The GSCC is a Non Departmental Public Body established in October 2001 under the Care Standards Act 2000.
What is the GSCC codes of practice?
The GSCC’s code of practice requires social care workers in England to protect the rights and promote the interests of users and carers, uphold public trust in social care services and be accountable for the quality of their work and for improving their skills.
Who regulates social workers in Wales?
Health care services in Wales are inspected and regulated by Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) are the regulator for social care and social services in Wales, from child minders and nurseries to homes for older people.
How long does social work England Registration take?
If we do not need to request any additional information to support your application, we will normally process your application in 10 working days. We will be in touch if we need any further information from you to process your application. We will usually contact you through your Social Work England online account.
What are the codes of conduct in health and social care?
The Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. It outlines the behaviour and attitudes that you should expect to experience from those workers signed up to the code. It helps them to provide safe, guaranteed care and support.
Why are codes of practice important in health and social care?
The Code helps employers to understand what standards they should expect of Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers. If there are people who do not meet these standards, it will help to identify them and their support and training needs.
What are your responsibilities as a social care worker as laid out in the GSCC code of practice for social care workers?
Code of Practice for Social Care Workers Social care workers are responsible for making sure that their conduct does not fall below the standards set out in this code and that no action or omission on their part harms the wellbeing of service users.
Who are the Care Council for Wales?
The Care Council for Wales is the social care workforce regulator in Wales and is responsible for promoting and securing high standards across the social services and social care workforce.
What is the role of a social worker in Wales?
1 Respect the views and wishes, and promote the rights and interests, of individuals and carers. 2 Strive to establish and maintain the trust and confidence of individuals and carers. 3 Promote the well-being, voice and control of individuals and carers while supporting them to stay safe.