Pay, Rewards and Benefits Policy

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Leuchie’s pay, rewards and benefits policy sets out to provide equality to all employees. We are committed to having a competitive and leading remuneration policy designed to retain the leading employees in our field.    This…

Partner Leave Policy (Formerly Paternity Leave)

Reviewed date: 22/08/2022 Next review: 22/08/2025 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: 22/08/2022 update name of policy; addition of eligible week 18/03/2024 update on paternity leave allowance stipulations Introduction Leuchie House is committed to helping its employees balance their family and work commitments. This policy explains what leave is…

On Call Policy and Procedure

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Purpose To clarify expectations on who to contact, when we are open, and over closed weekends.  To clarify the responsibility of all managers when away from Leuchie. Procedure – General All managers’ mobile phone numbers will…

Modern Slavery Statement

Reviewed date: 18/03/2025 Next review: 18/03/2026 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   About Leuchie This statement applies to Leuchie (referred to in this statement as “the Organisation”). The information included in the statement refers to the financial year 2024.   Leuchie is a national respite charity specialising in…

Menopause Policy

Reviewed date: 09/10/23  Next review: 09/10/2026 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: dd/mm/year + details (if any made) Introduction The purpose of this policy and procedure is to: Provide a consistent and fair approach to menopause support throughout the organisation.   Ensure the policy and procedure maximises the performance…

Substance Misuse Policy

Reviewed date: 17/11/2022 Next review: 17/11/2025 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: Introduction The health and safety of our guests, employees, workers and visitors is paramount and it is therefore a requirement of Leuchie that no employee, or anyone associated with our guests, be under the influence of alcohol,…

Performance Management Review Procedure

Reviewed date: 01/02/2025   Next review: 01/02/2028 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice)  Amendments: dd/mm/year + details (if any made)   Policy purpose and scope Leuchie’s performance management procedure works in conjunction with the Leuchie’s disciplinary procedure. It may be necessary on occasion to refer to incapability and poor performance as…

Probation Policy

Reviewed date: 28/01/2023 Next review: 28/01/2026 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: Introduction This policy provides guidance for managers on how to respond to situations where a new employee is having difficulties in meeting the standards required of them during their probation period.  The probationary period is a key…

Recruitment Referral Bonus Scheme Policy

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: This document sets out Leuchie’s policy in relation to the recruitment referral bonus scheme. This scheme is offered on a discretionary and as such, Leuchie reserves the right to amend or withdraw it at any time on…

Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Purpose The purpose of this policy is to ensure that Leuchie employs and promotes the most appropriate employees in a fair and consistent manner free from discrimination. Leuchie will adhere to Care Inspectorate’s guide to recruitment,…