Task B – Your work role Bi: Describe the terms and conditions of your employment as set out in your contract of employment or employment agreement. In my contract it gives me the information of the job title which I am employed to do, the hours I work and the rate of pay I receive and also sick pay. It also tells due to the nature of work of the company, Bank holidays are viewed as normal working day, it also tells of the amount of annual leave I receive and when the holiday year runs from. Also included is pension, notice of leave, disciplinary and dismissal procedures, grievance procedure, dress code and uniforms, personal protective equipment (PPE), health and safety, and confidentiality and code of practice. Bii:
1.1 The law in UK covers the following aspects: Minimum wage, Hours worked, Discrimination, Health and safety, Holiday entitlements, Redundancy and dismissal, Training, Disciplinary procedures, Union rights and consultation, among many others. Labour law covers the deal between employee and employer. Health and safety laws cover the work conditions, and minimum wage and other laws set basic compensation levels. We also have the Disability Act, Manual Handling Operations and Regulations, Data Protection Act, The Medicine Act, General Social Care Council code 2001, RIDDOR 1995 and more. 1.2 The spectrum of employment law in the UK covers three main areas.
Basic Human rights covered by law: Wages, holidays, and holiday pay. Lay offs and short term working. Sickness, time off work, the right to ask for time off for training, the right to ask for flexible working. Health and Safety, harassment and discrimination, bullying, trade unions, whistleblowing at work. How much notice you must receive, how much notice is an employer entitled to, are you entitled to be paid in your notice period, pay in lieu of notice, Sunday working, Christmas Day working, Enforcing rights at work.
ERR Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young peoples settings. 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law. Minimum wage Hours worked Discrimination Health and safety Holiday entitlement Redundancy and dismissal Training Disciplinary procedures Union rights and consultation 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation. Employment rights Equality Discrimination Health and safety 1.3 Outline why legislation to employment exists . To regulate the relationship between employers and employees establish minimum standard equality of treatment for workers and to protect workers, employers.
Unit Title: Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people’s settings Sector unit reference: 201 Level: 2 Credit value: 3 Guided learning hours: 24 Unit expiry date: 30/09/2015 Unit accreditation number: R/602/2954 Unit purpose and aim This unit is aimed at those working in a wide range of settings in the health, social care or children and young people’s sector. It covers: statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers awareness of own occupational role and how it fits within the sector agreed ways of working with employer career pathways issues of public concern and how these may influence changes in the sector Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: Exemplification 1 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists 1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights Law – includes employment law and other legislation such as: Disability Discrimination Act Health & Safety Other relevant equalities legislation Sources and types of information and advice – this should be internal and external where appropriate and should include details of Access to Work and Additional Learning Support. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work © OCR 2010 1 Learning Outcomes The learner will: Assessment Criteria The learner can: 2 Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer 2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment 2.2 Describe the information shown on own pay statement 2.3 Describe the procedures to follow in event of a
Place of work, hours of work, remuneration, annual leave, sickness pay and conditions, capability and disciplinary procedures, grievance procedures, notice of termination to be given by employer and employee, pay in lieu. A Employee Handbook was also given at the
Holiday entitlement 28 days 4, you need to give several weeks’ notice when booking holidays so your employer can arrange cover for when you’re not there Rights and Responsibilities of an Apprentice 1, apprentices have the right to a contract of employment and they can find out more information in their terms and conditions 2, the national minimum wage for an apprentice is £2.68 per hour and u can find details of this at www.gov.uk 3, it is important to meet with your tutor to undertake any course work you have been given if not you might get behind with your work and not be finished in the timescale Working Effectively as a Team 1, ask the person that you spoke to if they understood what you told them 2, offering to help colleagues if you think they may need a hand with residents or offering to take residents for a walk Employment Issues 1, line manager or supervisor if they are unable to help you can go to the personnel or human resources department 2, your CV, your bank details, references, 3, codes of practice Industry Laws and Guidelines 1,
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Task A - Short Answer Questions Ai: The current policies and procedures handbook in place at the company. Up to date health and safety requirements. Internet for example: www.gov.co.uk. Aii a: Wages Work conditions Holiday entitlement Disciplinary procedures b: Training Employment Rights Minimum wage Health and safety legislation Equalities and Discrimination law Aiii: To protect employers and employees from those who would take advantage of them and to create a safe working environment. Task B Your work role Bi: My employment is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the CRB.
Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children and young people setting Every aspect of employment is covered by law this is to ensure people stay healthy at work, and they’re being treated correctly at work and not being discriminated. Before a young person or adult can start working their employer will write up some form of contract relating on their job positions. There is a whole series of laws that relate to the conditions of work, these include: * Minimum wage * Hours worked * Discrimination * Health and safety * Holiday entitlements * Redundancy and dismissal * Training * Disciplinary procedures * Union rights and consultation, The main features of current employment legislation *Equalities * Employment rights * Discrimination law * Health and safety legislation Legislation Legislation relating to employment exists to stop exploitation of workers by their employers mainly to protect the rights of their employee’s and to make sure that they have everything they need. The main sources and types of information that are available to have your responsibilities and rights in are: * Contract * Handbook * Policy documents * Terms and conditions * Job description Discrimination It is unlawful to discriminate against workers because of a physical or mental disability or fail to make reasonable adjustments to accommodate or suit a worker with a disability. Under the Equality Act 2010 a person is classified as disabled if they have a physical or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.
ERR Title Understand employment responsibilities and rights in health, social care or children’s and young people’s settings Unit Accreditation Ref R/602/2954 Level 2 Credit value 3 Learning outcomes The learner will: Assessment criteria The learner can: 1. Know the statutory responsibilities and rights of employees and employers within own area of work 1.1 List the aspects of employment covered by law 1.2 List the main features of current employment legislation 1.3 Outline why legislation relating to employment exists 1.4 Identify sources and types of information and advice available in relation to employment responsibilities and rights 2. Understand agreed ways of working that protect own relationship with employer 2.1 Describe the terms and conditions of own contract of employment 2.2 Describe the information shown on own pay statement 2.3 Describe the procedures to follow in event of a grievance 2.4 Identify the personal information that must be kept up to date with own employer 2.5 Explain agreed ways of working with employer 3. Understand how own role fits within the wider context of the sector 3.1 Explain how own role fits within the delivery of the service provided 3.2 Explain the effect of own role on service provision 3.3 Describe how own role links to the wider sector 3.4 Describe the main roles and responsibilities of representative bodies that influence the wider sector 4. Understand career pathways available within own and related sectors 4.1 Explore different types of occupational opportunities 4.2 Identify sources of information related to a chosen career pathway 4.3 Identify next steps in own career pathway 5.