Understanding Employment Responsibilities and rights in Health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit 1 Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1.1. In order to obtain information and advice in relation to employment responsibilities and rights an employee should be given the following: Contract covering all terms and conditions, policy documents and an employee handbook. Further information can be obtained through the citizen’s advice bureau and trade unions. 1.2. In order to prevent the exploitation of employees by employers.
List the aspects of employment covered by law. · Minimum wage · Hours worked · Discrimination · Health and Safety · Holiday entitlement · Redundancy and dismisal · Training · Disiplinary procedures · Union rights and consultation · Disability act · Manual handling · Operations and regulations · The medicine act · General social care council code 2001 · Riddor 1995 1.2. List the main features of current employment legislation. Employment rights act 1996- · The right to receive a written statement of terms and conditions of employment. · A right to not be unfairly dismissed.
3. Outline why legislation relating to employment exists (1.1.3) > To protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. 4. Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights (1.1.4) > The main sources and types of information that are available to have your responsibilities and rights are in * Contract * Handbook * Policy documents * Terms and conditions * Job description 5. Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment (2.2.1) My contract of employment sets out what my employer expects from me and what my pay and holidays are.
Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own work area: 1.1 - List the aspects of employment covered by law: The law in the U.K. covers a variety of employment aspects that govern how we work and protects both the employee’s and employers, these include: Health and Safety – These are the requirements of both the employee and employer to create a safe work environment . Minimum Wage – The minimum wage that someone can be paid for their work, with some variables such as age, student status etc. Hours Worked – The amount of hours you work a week/month according to your contract. Holiday Entitlements – How much annual leave you are entitled to, differs dependent on your contracted hours. Discrimination – The national laws and policies on what constitutes discrimination and how it should be dealt with in the work place Redundancy and Dismissal - What constitutes fair and unfair Dismissal, redundancy pay and requirements for the payment of Redundancy pay Union Rights – The right to join a Union, and what a Union stands for, they are there to protect the basic rights of employee by creating an organised group of workers for the discussion of perceived grievances with their employer and the ability to respond to grievances with strike action.
Unit 8 Contribute to Health and Safety in Health and Social Care 1 Understand own responsibilities, and the responsibilities of others, relating to health and safety in the work setting The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety. Under this Act, the employer, the workers and the individuals being supported have responsibilities to ensure safety is maintained in the workplace. Your employer should display a copy of this Act on their main premises. The main purpose of the legislation is: To secure the health, safety and welfare of people at work To protect others from risks arising from the activities of people at work To control the use and storage of dangerous substances To control the emission into the atmosphere of noxious or offensive substances. Other main pieces of legislation that support the Health and Safety at Work Act are: The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 emphasize what employers are required to achieve under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
The National Occupational Standards determines how the role of the job is carried out. There are regulations that influence the way my role is carried out as a support worker. It forms the basis for all the qualifications and is divided into mandatory and optional which are all relevant to the job role. The Care Standards Act requires the care provider to ensure that care provision meets the needs of the service users and is provided well. The Health and Safety Legislation that is the Health and Safety at Work Act, Food Safety Act and COSSH, RIDDOR determine the way my role is carried out.
CT257- Understand Employment Responsibilities and Rights In The Health, Social Care Or Children And Young People Settings 1.1- List The Aspects of Employment Covered By Law Employment law cover aspects like discrimination within the workplace, ensuring that employees or employers cannot be discriminated against due to their race, age, gender, sexual orientation or any protected characteristic. Other aspects include: * Minimum wage * Hours worked * Health and safety * Holiday entitlements * Redundancy and Dismissal * Training * Disciplinary Procedures * Union Rights 1.2- List The Main Features Of Current Employment Legislation * Employment Rights * Equality and Discrimination * Health and Safety 1.3- Outline Why Legislation Relating To Employment Exists It exists to protect the rights of employers and employees by providing rules and regulations that must be followed. Everything in a job has legislation or a policy for it. The main things are: * Contracted Hours * Paid holidays * Safety Protection * Legal Age For Employment 1.4- Identify Sources And Types Of Information And Advice Available To Relation To Employment Responsibilities And Rights Sources Include: * Contract * Handbook * Policy Documents * Terms And Conditions * Statement Of Purpose * Job Description * Internet Sites * Books/Brochures 2.1- Describe The Terms And Conditions Of Own Contract Of Employment The terms and conditions of own contract of employment relates to a piece of legislation called “The Employment Rights Act 1996”. Own contract tells you the hours you work and any planned overtime.
Identify four main points that would be included in a contract of employment. If possible, use an example contract to support your answer (feel free to obscure any confidential information). * Main place of work: This address must be included in a contract of employment as this will be the place where you will be working. * Job Title and Description: This section will include your job role and must include all the relevant tasks that entail in your jobs description. * Hours of work: Your employer will confirm here in this section, the hours you will be working for them.
The contract will contain important information about your job and how it will affect you at work. The contract will include details such as: • • • • • • • Your job title Your hours of work Main terms and conditions Your pay (inc. sick pay & holiday pay) Employment start date Your employers name And your name It may also include details such as if the job is permanent or temporary – in this case your end date will be included. There are terms and conditions in every contract that you must pay attention to. These will vary depending on the company. For example: Working Hours will change depending on the employee.
Simone Jones L601/7638 1 know the employment rights and responsibilities of the employer and employee. 1.1 Identify the main points of contracts of employment :- This is an agreement between the employee and employer, it will consist of your job description, rights and responsibilities, your contracted hours, terms and conditions, rate of pay and holidays, name of the organisation, start date 1.2 Identify the main points of legislation affecting employees and employers. For employers 1. Pay pensions 2. Data protection 3.