Agency Staff Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region: | Reference: WPC01

Policy 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.

Disabled Workers Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Equality & Disability Region: | Reference: WPE06

Policy converted into new QCS format.

Fixed-Term Workders Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region: | Reference: WPC14

The 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.

Standards of Conduct, Performance and Ethics

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: WPR03

Policy 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

Human Resources Absence, Holidays and Sickness Region: | Reference: WPA04

This policy has been reviewed and updated to reflect changes required as a result of GDPR.

Supervision Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Performance & Discipline Region: | Reference: WPP08

Policy converted to new QCS format. New forms designed to aid diverse approach that can be taken with supervision. Supervision format also reviewed and changed in line with SCIE recommendations (professional and managerial model).

This policy has been revised to ensure compliance with:

•The Regulated Services (Service Providers and Responsible Individuals) (Wales) Regulations 2017
•The Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016

Lone Working Policy and Procedure

Human Resources Miscellaneous Region: | Reference: WPM12

Introduction of new policy format.
The policy name has been changed from Working Alone Policy and Procedure to Lone Working Policy and Procedure.
The policy has more clearly recognised the importance of risk assessments prior to the delivery of a service by a lone worker, and has defined the procedure to ensure that appropriate resources are available to promote the health, safety and welfare of lone workers.

Recruitment Pack – Individual Applicant Pack

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: WPR10

This Recruitment Pack has been updated to expand on the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

Recruitment Pack – Recruit Specification

Human Resources Recruitment, Induction and Training Region: | Reference: WPR09

This policy has been updated to include reference to the 9 protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Changes to Contract Hours

Human Resources Contract of Employment Region: | Reference: WPC04

The Changes to Contract Hours form has been updated with a declaration to the employee signature section.