The course is the first step to Being a Good Employer and is one of the courses required for the Councillor Development Framework as well as the Officer Development Framework. .
The council may appoint staff as necessary to carry out their functions (Local Government Act 1972 s112). The Council must appoint a Proper Officer and Responsible Financial Officer.
As a legal entity, the Council is the employer; employers have statutory responsibilities and employees have employee rights.
Key areas covered in this course include:
Putting a recruitment campaign together, including job adverts, application forms, interview questions and selection process.
Checklist for inducting a new Employee, including health and safety requirements.
Issuing the right contract, such as permanent, part time, fixed term / casual, zero hours and self employed.
Calculating holiday entitlements.
Managing Sickness and Sick Pay.
Addressing Grievance and Discipline issues.
Appraisals.
Terminating employment and notice entitlements.
Who Should Attend
The course is for both clerks and councillors. We would recommend that as a minimum, a representative from the council as the employer attends.
Date and Time
4 June 2025 15:00-16:30 Online
Cost
£42 +VAT Members
£84 +VAT Non Members