(A pdf copy of this handbook is available for download here)
Welcome To Camelford Town Council
Your relationship with CTC is governed by the policies and procedures in this Handbook (see download link above for full manual) and by the terms and conditions in your contract of employment. Please take time to read both documents. If there is a conflict between the two, your contract of employment prevails.
CTC needs its employees to be enthusiastic and competent in their various roles and seeks to ensure all staff are able to play their part to the best of their ability, through development, training, competence and monitoring. As a result, employees can fully contribute to the delivery and management of services in Camelford.
All staff will undertake a short induction programme at the commencement of their employment which will cover key points contained within this document, along with other information relevant to the role and operation of CTC. The induction and this Handbook seek to ensure that new staff have the opportunity to understand their duties and responsibilities enabling them to settle into their jobs quickly and comfortably. As part of the induction programme, an Employee Information Sheet will need to be completed which details next of kin, any medical conditions and bank details for salary payments (see Section 3 of this Handbook).
For existing staff, this Handbook should also be kept handy as a point of reference and for further information purposes.
This Handbook is divided into three sections:
SECTION 1 – GENERAL INFORMATION
Section 1 sets out CTC’s general employment information such as your responsibilities as an employee, salary, annual leave/maternity/paternity leave and sickness entitlement, .
SECTION 2 – POLICY AND PROCEDURES
Section 2 sets out CTC’s policies and procedures for dealing with things like discipline, absence, capability and grievances. These policies and procedures are in place to help and protect you. To ensure that the CTC is a safe, efficient and happy place to work it is very important that you familiarise yourself with them. They do not form part of your contract and may be changed from time to time to reflect developments.
If you are unsure about anything mentioned in either this Handbook or your contract of employment, please contact the Town Clerk, who will be delighted to help you. We are very pleased that you have chosen to work for CTC and it hopes that your time with us will be long, fulfilling and happy.
SECTION 3 – FORMS
Forms mentioned within this Handbook (e.g. timesheet, employee information form, appraisal,
expenses form).