Munches Park House

1. As an employer, the provider must ensure staff are registered with the SSSC and suitable to be social services workers. Improved oversight and monitoring of staff's SSSC registrations should take place. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes' (HSCS 3.14).

1. The registered manager should put in place a system to increase the oversight of staff practice. Staff competency should regularly be assessed to ensure that learning is put into practice to support good outcomes for people and keep people safe. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS) which state that: 'I have confidence in people because they are trained, competent and skilled, are able to reflect on their practice and follow their professional and organisational codes' (HSCS 3.14).

1. People supported should experience a clean and tidy environment, including equipment and furnishings. The provider should review the home's cleaning schedules and staff roles and responsibilities. This includes cleaning of specific items, such as pressure cushions and mechanical aids. This is to ensure that care and support is consistent with the Health and Social Care Standards (HSCS), which state that: ‘I experience an environment that is well looked after with clean, tidy and well-maintained premises, furnishings and equipment’ (HCSC 5.22).