Eligibility Requirement

  Given the mix of public, private and voluntary providers in the sector, it is important that there is a common, validated framework of minimum standards, career pathways and qualifications for staff and taking account of the COVID-19 Nursing Homes Expert Panel recommendation, Minister English added,
“I have decided, in line with best practice, under the employment permit framework for Health Care Assistants, that there will be a requirement that they should have attained a relevant QQI Level 5 qualification after two years employment and I am delighted to be able to say that this training is available to employers and employees in the sector at no or low cost."

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