Inspectors for the National Care Standards Commission and the Care Standards Inspectorate of Wales will be required to undertake a newly-developed qualification.
The 1,500 staff who will join the NCSC when it comes into being in April will be tested for key competencies including dealing with complaints, inspection and registration, in order to attain the Regulation of Care Services Award.
Developed by the General Social Care Council and the NCSC, with the United Kingdom Central Council, the award aims to ensure that staff - drawn from different work backgrounds, including local authorities and health authorities - have the same knowledge and skills.
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