How to deal with employment issues (including HR guide/complaints/disciplinary templates)
Whilst the Direct Payment Team can't directly assist by offering formal legal advice with employment issues, we can provide general advice and support with the following aspects of direct payment management...
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1. How to write adverts and job descriptions to advertise for a PA |
Skills for Care resources |
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2. Advice on how to shortlist and interview potential candidates |
ACAS also have an outline of a pre-employment checklist |
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3. Advice on how to take up and check references |
Skills for Care Template |
Issue is that it refers to Data Protection Act. Should it refer to GDPR |
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4. How to access the DBS checking service as required |
Include process map |
I need to ensure it’s for the right audience. |
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5. How to create contracts of employment |
Various |
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6. What to include in a grievance and disciplinary policy |
ACAS code of practice |
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Sample templates |
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7. How to find suitable training providers for PAs if required |
Do we link to Joint Training? Will they have an offer or link to their website? Mention to Tammie and Beth about speaking to Michelle who is the Head of Joint Training too. |
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8. Employment guides, and ‘Skills for Care’ guides as required |
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9. How to access a payroll service |
Need a decision here |
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10. How to access an employer liability insurance provider |
Need a decision here |
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11.How to do a home-based risk assessment |
Skills for Care Home Checklist |