152.This section introduces terms used in this part of the Act. It provides a definition of “social care worker” for the purposes of the Councils, and allows for regulations to be made to include certain other classes of persons in this description. Social care worker is used as a generic term encompassing the majority of people who are employed in social care work.
153.The section also defines “relevant social work”, introduces the term social worker and provides a definition of a day centre. (See also notes on Part II – Registration).
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