Policy Updates
Supported Living - operator owned accommodation
Recruitment Pack – Job Start and Induction Policy and Procedure
This Recruitment Pack has been updated to incorporate the Induction Policy and Procedure so that your main induction documents are all in one place, the document name has been amended to reflect this. Additional changes were made to bring this document in line with requirements around auto-enrolment for pensions.
This update will replace your previous versions of the PR15 as well as the PR07 Induction Policy and Procedure.
Computer, Email and Internet Usage Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to clarify content and a new section has been implemented permitting the use of monitoring should employers suspect misuse of IT systems.
Employee Handbook
This policy has been extensively updated. Updates include: employer obligations in relation to pension auto-enrolment, additional reference to when matters are contractual and could result in disciplinary action, general conduct on social media, and more. It is recommended that staff be notified and provided with a new copy of this employee handbook within 28 days.
Job Description – Nominated Individual
This document has been updated to amend ‘Nominated Person’ to ‘Nominated Individual’, in line with CQC terminology. Also, this document has been updated for minor amendments to wording and grammar.
Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP) Policy and Procedure
Policy updated to include information regarding:
Fire Drills
Actions required before, during and after an Evacuation
Actions required prior to returning to premises
Records
Emergency Flowchart
Changes to Contract Hours
The Changes to Contract Hours form has been updated with a declaration to the employee signature section.
Supervision Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated with additional criteria on the reasons for employee supervision and areas for discussion during supervision.
Care and Daily Living Policy and Procedure
This policy has been updated to give greater details in regards to training required in line with legislation and best practice.
Service User Care Planning Policy and Procedure
This policy has been amended to provide additional guidance to assist you in providing person centred care that complies with legislation and best practice.
Missing Client Policy and Procedure
This policy and procedure has been changed to reflect the law on Deprivation of Liberty regarding service users who might go missing, and to reflect guidance given to police forces regarding responses to missing vulnerable adults.