Support Worker Employment Contract

SUPPORT WORKER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Parties and Position

This Employment Contract is made between the Employer and the Employee effective as of the Acceptance Date set out below. Employer Name:

Employee Name: Date of Birth:

Personal Information

Position Information

Reporting Manager: Commencement Date:

Full-time Part-time Zero-hours / Casual

Normal Hours / Week: Shift Pattern / Roster:

Duties, Safeguarding and Conduct

The Employee will perform the duties reasonably assigned by the Employer including but not limited to providing personal care, assistance with daily living activities, medication prompting, record keeping, and reporting changes in service user condition. The Employee shall at all times comply with professional standards, Employer policies and safeguarding obligations and must immediately report any safeguarding concerns.

Background Checks and Certifications

Employment is conditional upon satisfactory completion of criminal record checks, right-to-work verification, reference checks, and any occupation-specific clearances required by the Employer. The Employee authorizes the Employer to obtain references and to carry out any necessary checks.

Relevant certifications currently held:

Probation, Performance and Training

The Employee will serve a probationary period of during which performance will be reviewed. The Employer will provide required induction and mandatory training. Continued employment is subject to satisfactory performance and completion of mandatory training.

Leave, Sickness and Benefits

Annual leave entitlement, paid sick leave, pension and any other benefits will be provided in accordance with Employer policy and applicable law. Employee must notify the Employer of sickness in accordance with Employer procedures.

Confidentiality and Data Protection

The Employee must maintain confidentiality of all service user and Employer information both during and after employment. Personal data will be processed by the Employer for employment purposes and the Employee consents to such processing to the extent permitted by law.

Termination and Notice

After successful completion of the probationary period, termination requires notice of from the Employee and from the Employer, unless termination is for gross misconduct where summary dismissal may apply.

Restrictive Covenants

During employment and for a period of following termination the Employee must not solicit the Employer's clients or staff within the Employer's service area. Any restriction is to be reasonable and enforceable to protect legitimate business interests.

Policies, Health & Safety

The Employee must comply with all Employer policies, regulations and applicable health and safety requirements. Failure to comply may lead to disciplinary action up to and including dismissal.

Legal Statements and Authorizations

Equal Opportunity: The Employer is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination in employment on any protected basis.

At-Will Statement: Where permitted by applicable law, employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the notice provisions set out in this Contract. Nothing in this Contract creates a guarantee of employment for any specific duration except as required by law.

Applicant Certification and Authorization: I certify that the information I have provided to the Employer is true and complete. I authorize the Employer to contact my previous employers and references and to obtain any checks and verifications necessary to determine my suitability for employment.

Employment History (Minimum two)

Title: Dates Employed: to

Title: Dates Employed: to

Education

Institution: Graduation Date:

References (Three Professional)

Phone: Email: Relationship:

Phone: Email: Relationship:

Phone: Email: Relationship:

Acceptance

By signing below the Employee accepts the terms and conditions set out in this Contract and confirms that they have provided true and complete information and consent to the checks and processing described above.

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