MoralCare is committed to maintaining professional standards in all communications, including social media platforms, while protecting service user confidentiality, preserving our award-winning reputation, and supporting staff wellbeing in accordance with our values of respect, integrity, and...

This document sets out MoralCares policy on maternity.  It sets out the statutory rights and responsibilities of employees who are pregnant or have recently given birth and covers the arrangements for ante-natal care, pregnancy-related illness, maternity leave and pay.  Moral Care...

ObjectThe object of the procedure is to provide an employee who considers that he or she has a grievance with an opportunity to have it examined quickly and effectively, and where a grievance is deemed to exist, to have it resolved, if possible, at the earliest practicable opportunity. Most...

Parental leaveThe law entitles employees to be absent from work on parental leave in order to care for a natural or an adopted child or to make arrangements for the child’s welfare.  This policy implements the relevant legislation.  Parental leave is additional to maternity leave,...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Employment Law RequirementsThis policy complies with:Equality Act 2010 - Comprehensive equality and discrimination protectionHuman Rights Act 1998 - Fundamental rights and freedoms protectionEmployment Rights Act 1996 - Fair treatment and equal...

Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Employment Law RequirementsThis policy complies with:Equality Act 2010 - Protection from harassment and discriminationEmployment Rights Act 1996 - Employee protection and fair treatmentHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Safe working environment...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Pensions Act 2008 - Auto-enrollment obligations for all employersEmployment Rights Act 1996 - Employee pension rights and protectionsEquality Act 2010 - Non-discriminatory pension provisionData Protection...

1. Legal Framework and Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Working Time Regulations 1998 - Minimum 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlementEmployment Rights Act 1996 - Holiday pay and termination provisionsACAS Guidance - Holiday accrual calculated at 12.07% of hours...

Whilst Moral Care does not wish to impose unreasonable rules of conduct on its employees, certain standards of behaviour are necessary to maintain good employment relations and discipline in the interest of all employees.  Moral Care prefers that discipline be voluntary and self-imposed and in...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Health and Social Care Act 2008 - Regulated activities and staff competencyCare Act 2014 - Safeguarding through competent workforceEquality Act 2010 - Equal access to training and developmentEmployment...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Personal protective equipment and workplace safetyEquality Act 2010 - Non-discriminatory dress code requirementsCare Act 2014 - Professional standards in care...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Working Time Regulations 1998 - Maximum working hours and rest periodsEmployment Rights Act 1996 - Employee working time rightsHealth and Safety at Work Act 1974 - Duty of care for employee wellbeingCare...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Employment Rights Act 1996 - Statutory sick pay and dismissal proceduresEquality Act 2010 - Reasonable adjustments for disabled employeesData Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR - Health data handlingHealth...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Care Act 2014 - Safeguarding adults and promoting wellbeingHuman Rights Act 1998 - Dignity, privacy, and respectMental Capacity Act 2005 - Decision-making and consentEquality Act 2010 - Non-discriminatory...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 - DBS checking requirementsImmigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 - Right to work verificationEquality Act 2010 - Fair recruitment and non-discriminationData...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Employment Rights Act 1996 - Mutual trust and confidence in employment relationshipsHuman Rights Act 1998 - Article 8 (Right to Privacy) and Article 3 (Prohibition of Degrading Treatment)Equality Act 2010...

1. Program Purpose and Philosophy1.1 Investment in ExcellenceMoralCare's Rewards Program reflects our core philosophy: "It's much better to invest in our staff than in marketing companies or recruitment agencies." This award-winning program, recognized at The Great British Care Awards (November...

1. Legal Framework and Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Employment Rights Act 1996 - Mutual trust and confidence obligationsEquality Act 2010 - Protection from harassment and discriminationData Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR - Confidentiality of personal...

1. Legal Framework and Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Employment Rights Act 1996 - Notice periods and termination proceduresACAS Code of Practice on Disciplinary and Grievance Procedures - Fair treatment during departureWorking Time Regulations 1998 - Final pay...

1. Legal Framework and Regulatory Compliance1.1 Statutory RequirementsThis policy complies with:Employment Rights Act 1996 - Mutual trust and confidence obligationsWorking Time Regulations 1998 - Communication outside working hoursData Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR - Secure communication and data...