Recruiting Ex-Offenders Policy

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Purpose Leuchie is committed to equality of opportunity in employment.  This policy outlines Leuchie’s approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders.   Candidates are assessed on their skills, experience and qualifications for the job role and criminal…

Resignation Policy

Reviewed date: 26/11/2024 Next review: 26/11/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Policy The following policy outlines the protocol to be followed by an employee who makes the decision to resign, and provides support for managers on the points to consider before the resignation takes effect.   Notice…

Sexual Harassment Policy

Reviewed date: 26/10/2024 Next review: 26/10/2027 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments:   Introduction    (Please note that Leuchie provides care and support for those with neurological conditions or cognitive impairments. This may mean that some third parties i.e. guests, have limited awareness and cognition of the implications of…

Special and Other Leave Policy

Reviewed date: 30/04/2023 Next review: 30/04/2026 (or before is there is a change in legislation or practice) Amendments: 30/04/2023 separation of annual leave and other/special leave policies; update statutory parental bereavement leave and pay 19/09/23 update jury duty pay  13/02/2024 updated carers leave   Introduction Leuchie House recognises that there are occasions when employees require…

Sickness Absence Policy and Procedure

Introduction The purpose of this policy and procedure is to:   Provide a consistent and fair approach to the management of absence throughout the organisation.   Ensure the policy and procedure maximises the performance and attendance of all employees.   Responsibility This policy applies to all Leuchie employees who have completed their probationary period. For…

Third-party sexual harassment policy

Purpose  Leuchie House recognises that starting a new job is always a challenge and the nature of our service is such that it can be an overwhelming experience for someone starting regardless of their background.  We also must provide appropriate training and guidance to protect our guests.  As such it is in everyone’s interest to…

Induction Policy

Purpose  Leuchie House recognises that starting a new job is always a challenge and the nature of our service is such that it can be an overwhelming experience for someone starting regardless of their background.  We also must provide appropriate training and guidance to protect our guests.  As such it is in everyone’s interest to…

Code of Conduct and Confidentiality

These codes apply to all employees, volunteers and relevant contractors. Purpose of the Policy and Procedure Promote awareness of the prescribed principles of conduct which compliments the Scottish Social Services Council’s code of practise and ensures the integrity of Leuchie. Ensure staff behave in a way that would not contravene the law and the core…

Leuchie House Maternity Policy

Introduction Leuchie House is committed to helping employees balance their family and work commitments. This policy explains the leave and pay available to employees during pregnancy and in the first year after the birth of their child. Scope This policy applies to all employees of Leuchie House. Definitions AML: Additional Maternity Leave ie last 26…

Flexible Working Policy

Introduction Leuchie House is committed to helping its employees balance their personal and work commitments. We understand that during the course of your employment your circumstances may change and you may wish to request a different pattern of work. Flexible working can provide benefits in developing a positive working environment and where reasonably possible it…