SCIE Guide 12: Making referrals to the POVA list
Please note: The information contained in this guide is now out of date and it should be used for reference purposes only. For current information about the Vetting and Barring scheme please visit the Independent Safeguarding Authority website.
Overview of POVA list referral process
Who can refer?
- Employers and managers of registered care homes, domiciliary care agencies and adult placement schemes
- Regulators CSCI/CSSIW
- Secretary of State for Health
Who can be referred?
Care workers in regulated services and adult placement carers who are reasonably considered guilty of causing harm to a vulnerable adult and who have been suspended, dismissed, moved to a non-care position or would have been if they had not left before these actions could be taken
When to make referrals?
- When the person is dismissed, following a clear and properly documented dismissal and disciplinary process.
- When the person is suspended for misconduct pending investigation, if there is reasonable evidence that harm has been caused.
- Retrospectively, for former employees you are concerned about.
How do I make a referral?
By completing the standard form and attaching listed documents. Form available at http://www.isa-gov.org.uk Send this material by post to the POVA team at:
Independent Safeguarding Authority PO Box 181 Darlington DL1 9FA Telephone helpline: 01325 953757 and 01325 953794
Website www.isa-gov.org.uk
Who do I tell?
You will have already told the local adult protection team and CSCI/CSSIW when the alleged misconduct took place, and you must keep them informed of the outcome of the referral. You can ask them for advice at any time.
