ExcelCare Agency
In-house inspection checklist
People & Workforce
CQC key question: Well-led · Reg 18 (staffing) · Reg 19 (fitness of providers)
Safer Recruitment, Training & Supervervision audit
Checks that staff are fit, properly inducted, trained and supervised to deliver safe, effective care in people's homes.
01Safer recruitment
011Enhanced DBS checks are completed before any staff member starts work.
Not assessed012Two professional references are obtained and verified.
Not assessed013Right to work in the UK is checked and recorded.
Not assessed014Gaps in employment history are explored and explained.
Not assessed015Interview records are kept for each successful candidate.
Not assessed
02Induction and training
021Each new starter completes a structured induction before working alone.
Not assessed022Mandatory training (safeguarding, MCA, infection control, moving and handling, medication, first aid, food safety) is in date for all staff.
Not assessed023The Care Certificate is completed by new care staff where required.
Not assessed024Training records are maintained and up to date for each staff member.
Not assessed025Specific training is provided where a person has specialist needs (e.g. dementia, epilepsy).
Not assessed
03Supervision and appraisal
031Each staff member receives documented supervision at least every 2-3 months.
Not assessed032An annual appraisal is completed for every staff member.
Not assessed033Spot checks of practice in people's homes are carried out and recorded.
Not assessed034New staff have a named mentor during their probation period.
Not assessed
04Staff conduct and fitness
041The code of conduct is understood by staff and referenced in supervision.
Not assessed042Disciplinary and capability procedures are applied fairly and recorded.
Not assessed043Staff health and wellbeing are considered; fitness to work is reviewed.
Not assessed
Overall finding
Select the outcome of this audit and record any actions required.
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ExcelCare Agency · In-house inspection checklist · Safer Recruitment, Training & Supervervision audit · Controlled document set v6.0 · Retain the completed audit in the quality file and review at the next governance meeting.