Policy Updates
Wales - Human Resources - Mental Health
Agency Staff Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPC01Policy converted to the new QCS format. The attached form has been reviewed and now includes reference to raising concerns and infection control. Some minor changes to the body of the policy, such as acknowledging inclusivity and equality and how to respond to performance concerns when using agency workers.
Gender Pay Reporting Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPE08This policy has been reviewed and updated to clarify wording and definitions – e.g. the information that needs to be reported and the definition of “employee”.
Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPE06Policy converted into new QCS format.
Staff Rota Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPM09Policy converted to the new QCS format. This policy sets out the resources available to establish an efficient rota system. It highlights the need for accurate staffing levels and how to determine this based on occupancy, dependency and effective resource management.
Staff Retention Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WQP04Policy converted to the new QCS format. This policy has been updated to reflect best practice recommendations from SCIE (2017) and there is additional information within the procedures section. The overarching theme of this policy is to promote health and wellbeing as well as continuing to support staff to feel involved, valued and developed to their full potential.
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPR08This policy has been amended to convert it into the new policy format. The policy now also refers to the DBS Policy and Procedure as well as including the current rehabilitation periods for convictions.
Fixed-Term Workders Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPC14The policy has been converted to the new policy format and additional guidance included. This policy was previously called ‘Temporary Workers Policy and Procedure’ and the title has been changed to avoid confusion with other temporary workers like agency workers and casual workers. For Domiciliary Care Clients this policy replaces policy number WPC15.
Capability Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPP07This policy has been reviewed and updated. There is more emphasis on best practice and the Sickness Absence Policy will now set out the process for dealing with health capability issues.
Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics
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Reference: WPR03Policy converted to new QCS format. This policy discusses codes of conduct for registered professionals and care staff. This is an overarching policy that defines the standards in relation to compliance with these codes and the role of the service in supporting staff to adhere to their code.
Maternity Leave Policy and Procedure
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Reference: WPA04This policy has been reviewed and updated to reflect changes required as a result of GDPR.
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