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12:08, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Complaints and Grievances Procedures (Created page with " If you have a query or grievance relating to your employment with Handcrafted, the following steps should guide you through the process. Our policy encourages open communication with your Line Manager and aims to resolve issues fairly and quickly. == 1. Informal Resolution == * '''Discuss with Your Line Manager:''' If possible, try to resolve your grievance informally by discussing it with your Line Manager. * '''Alternative Contacts:''' If it’s not appropriate to...") Tag: Visual edit
12:07, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Expenses Claims Procedure for Staff (Created page with "You will be reimbursed for expenses incurred on behalf of Handcrafted while carrying out your work for the charity. This guide provides an overview of what you need to do to claim expenses. For full details, please refer to the Finance Policy. == When to Submit Claims == * Submit expense claims as soon as possible after incurring the expense. Ideally, mileage claims and other expenses should be submitted before the end of the month, though you can submit them more freq...") Tag: Visual edit
12:02, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Annual Leave (Created page with " At Handcrafted, you are entitled to take annual leave as part of your employment contract. Here you will find guidelines for requesting and managing annual leave: == Leave Entitlement == * As a Handcrafted staff member, you are entitled to a specified number of days of annual leave per year as outlined in your contract. This is usually 25 days per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) plus the eight statutory bank holidays. * The holiday year begins on your employm...") Tag: Visual edit
11:57, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Handcrafted Workwear (Created page with "At Handcrafted, the blue livery plays an important role in identifying you as a trusted and responsible member of the team. As soon as you have completed your initial safeguarding training and have the necessary DBS clearance, you will be issued with uniform blue shirts and hoodies. The uniform identifies you as a 'safe' person for trainees and residents. You should wear it at all times during work so that trainees and residents can easily recognise you and know where t...") Tag: Visual edit
11:54, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Sickness and Absence (Created page with "= Sickness and Absence = <span id="absence-notification"></span> == Absence Notification == If you are unable to attend work due to illness or another unexpected reason, you must inform your Line Manager at least an hour before your scheduled start time. It is preferred that you contact your manager directly by phone. Messages via text, social media, or email, or left on an answering machine, are not acceptable. <span id="short-term-absences-1-7-days"></span> == Short...")
11:53, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Working Hours Expectations (Created page with "At Handcrafted, we value flexibility in working hours while ensuring that all staff meet the expectations set out in their contracts. Your working hours expectations are set out in your contract and further details on leave can be found in the Absence Management Policy and Annual Leave Booking Procedure. == Standard Working Hours == * Your standard working hours are 37.5 hours per week, with flexibility from Monday to Friday and occasional evening and weekend work as r...") Tag: Visual edit
11:51, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Contracts (Created page with "You are required to sign your employment contract, which outlines your job expectations, salary, working hours, and other essential terms and conditions. Contracts must be signed and forwarded to the finance team as part of the onboarding process. Your Line Manager will be able to make sure this happens during your induction. Any changes to the contract will be communicated in writing, and you will have the opportunity to object if necessary.") Tag: Visual edit
11:50, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Probationary Period (Created page with "When you start to work for Handcrafted, you will be on a probationary period which is designed to give you more intensive support as you get to know the job and to quickly address any difficulties that you might be facing. The probationary period lasts three months and can be extended at your line manager's discretion. During this time, in addition to maintaining close contact with you, your line manager will formally meet with you at least once a month to review your w...")
11:48, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Line Managers (Created page with "Line Managers, along with Project Managers and Training Supervisors, are responsible for delivering Handcrafted's services in their areas of responsibility. They are accountable for ensuring a supportive working environment, setting standards of behaviour, and intervening when issues arise. It's an important relationship. Your line manager will meet with you more intensively during your probationary period and they will continue to be your mainstay to support you in doi...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
11:46, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Record Keeping Quick Guide (Created page with "At Handcrafted, maintaining accurate and consistent records is essential for safeguarding trainees, communicating effectively with the team, collecting important data, and demonstrating our compliance with legal and organisational standards. Follow this guidance to ensure your records are clear, factual, and useful. Trainee notes are there to support the safety and well-being of all trainees by documenting relevant information. They keep the team informed about trainee...") Tag: Visual edit
11:45, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Useful Contacts - Mental Health (Created page with "* '''Samaritans:''' 24/7 confidential emotional support (08457 909090). * '''Saneline:''' Crisis care and support for mental health issues (0845 767 8000, 6 pm – 11 pm daily). * '''Crisis Team:''' Out-of-hours assessment for high-risk patients (01914415738). * '''Mind:''' Mental health charity offering counselling and advice (local bases). * '''NHS 111:''' Non-emergency medical advice (dial 111). * '''Talking Changes:''' Self-referral for psychological therapies (https...")
11:44, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Suicide Prevention Quick Guide (Created page with " This quick guide provides a framework to help you recognise the signs, assess risk, and take appropriate action. Remember your intervention can make a significant difference. == Key Principles == * '''Talking helps:''' You won’t make things worse by discussing suicide. People often want to escape their pain, not die. * '''Don’t handle it alone:''' Always seek support from your peers or supervisors when dealing with suicide risk. == Assessing the Risk == # '''In...") Tag: Visual edit
11:37, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Privacy and Devices Essentials (Created page with "= Privacy and Devices = At Handcrafted, we rely on electronic devices to communicate and store information all the time. However, this comes with some risks. Not only do our devices hold a lot of personal information about us but also we are privileged to have private information about individuals whom we have a duty to keep safe. The standards of safety and fair use that you may apply in your everyday personal use of phones, laptops and PCs may be less stringent than...") Tag: Visual edit
09:31, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Health and Safety Essentials (Created page with " = Health and Safety = You are expected to familiarise yourself with the Health and Safety Policy for Handcrafted as well as any specific policies or guidelines in place at your working location. The following is a quick guide for reference. Please refer to the policy and/or ask a colleague for help if you are not sure what to do. == Your Responsibilities: == • '''Follow Safety Procedures:''' Adhere to all health and safety guidelines provided by Hand...") Tag: Visual edit
09:28, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Organisational Topics (Created page with "* Line Managers * Probationary Period * Contracts * Working Hours Expectations * Sickness and Absence * Handcrafted Staff Uniforms * Annual Leave * Expenses Claims Procedure for Staff * Complaints and Grievances Procedures * Personal Development Reviews * Personal Mental Health Care for Staff")
09:26, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Quick Guides and Essentials (Created page with "* Conditioning Awareness Quick Guide * Confidentiality Essentials * Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essentials * Lone Working Essentials * Privacy and Devices Essentials * Record Keeping Quick Guide * Risk Assessment Quick Guide * Safeguarding Essentials * Suicide Prevention Quick Guide * The Person-Centred Approach Quick Guide * The Solution-Focused Approach Quick Guide * Trauma-Informed Practice Quick Guide")
09:12, 17 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs moved page Template:Overview to Template:About Handcrafted (Consistency)
12:16, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Policies List (Created page with "* Absence Management Policy * Complaints Policy * Confidentiality Policy * Conflict of Interest Policy * Data Privacy Notice * Equal Opportunities Policy * Finance Policy * Health and Safety Policy * HR & Wellbeing Policy * Lone Working Policy Policy * Mission & Values Policy * Missing Child Policy * Missing Persons Policy * Modern Day Slavery Statement * On Call Working Policy * Safeguarding Children Policy...")
12:14, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Risk Assessment Quick Guide (Created page with "== What is Risk Assessment? == Risk assessment is a systematic process of identifying potential hazards that could cause harm and evaluating the risks associated with them. There are both formal and informal dimensions to this but the same principles always apply. In some ways, Handcrafted could be seen as a "risk-management organisation" because ensuring the safety and well-being of all is so fundamental to our work. == Handcrafted's Responsibilities: == Und...") Tag: Visual edit
12:08, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Lone Working Essentials (Created page with "== What is Lone Working? == Lone working refers to situations where you may be working by yourself, whether physically alone or in charge of a group, without immediate support from colleagues. This could include supervising a group, making home visits, or working from home. == Employer Responsibilities: == Handcrafted is legally required to protect the health and safety of lone workers. This includes providing adequate training, support, and equipment to ensure that yo...") Tag: Visual edit
12:04, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Essentials (Created page with "At Handcrafted, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace for our staff and volunteers, and an accessible, inclusive service for those whom we support in any way. == Key Principles == # '''Inclusivity and Respect''': Everyone should feel respected and valued. # '''Safe Environment''': We aim to provide a safe and diverse workspace for all. Bullying, harassment, victimisation, and unlawful discrimination are not tolerated. # '''Equal Opportunities''...") Tag: Visual edit
12:03, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Conditioning Awareness Quick Guide (Created page with "In psychology, conditioning is a trained response that arises from repeated patterns of reward and punishment. We are all vulnerable to conditioning by the people we work with and it may lead us to act in a way that compromises our ability to provide professional help. == Dangers of conditioning == * Favouritism * Broken personal boundaries * Unprofessional behaviour * Emotional stress * Isolation == How does it happen? == Usually, conditioning takes place over several...") Tag: Visual edit
12:00, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Confidentiality Essentials (Created page with "As we build trust with people, they may confide in us and they may expect us to "keep secrets". Understand your responsibilities in handling confidential information and the principles that govern disclosure. Non-compliance with these guidelines can lead to disciplinary action, including dismissal, in line with Handcrafted's Disciplinary Procedures. == Key Principles == # '''Respect and Discretion:''' Handle all sensitive information with respect for the...") Tag: Visual edit
11:48, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Safeguarding contacts (Created page with "* '''Safeguarding Officer:''' Dan Northover (0791 7037479) * '''Social Care Direct:''' 0845 26 79 79 * '''Northumbria Police Child Protection Unit:''' 0191 4547555 ext. 66264/5/6 * '''thirtyone:eight Safeguarding Helpline:''' 0303 003 11 11")
11:47, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Safeguarding Essentials (Created page with "As an employee of Handcrafted, you must familiarise yourself with the safeguarding policies for adults, children and young people. When you join Handcrafted, you will be given training on safeguarding and you will also receive an annual update of your training. The following brief guide is for quick reference; however, full details are in the Safeguarding policies and you should speak to your line manager or the Safeguarding Coordinator (Dan Northover) when in doubt abo...") Tag: Visual edit
11:45, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page The Solution-Focused Approach Quick Guide (Created page with "== What is the Solution-Focused Approach? == The Solution-Focused Approach is a therapeutic method developed in the late 1980s, designed to focus on solutions rather than problems. It is brief, practical, and inherently empowering, making it effective for a range of issues like depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Instead of engaging in prolonged therapy sessions, this approach often brings immediate benefits, sometimes even from a s...") Tag: Visual edit
11:43, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Trauma-Informed Practice Quick Guide (Created page with " === What is Trauma-Informed Practice? === Trauma-informed practice recognises and responds to the effects of trauma on individuals. It aims to deliver services in a way that is sensitive to the experiences of trauma survivors, fostering safety, trust, and empowerment. The approach is not about providing treatment or clinical interventions but creating an environment where individuals feel respected and supported. === Key Principles of Trauma-Informed Practice: === ====...") Tag: Visual edit
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11:11, 13 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Template:Overview (Created page with "Handcrafted's Mission Our Beliefs, Values and Principles The History of Handcrafted Strategic Planning Organisational Structure Who does what at Handcrafted?")
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13:46, 10 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page The Person-Centred Approach Quick Guide (Created page with "=== What is the Person-Centred Approach? === The Person-Centred Approach (PCA) is a care philosophy focused on tailoring care and support to the unique needs, resources, and abilities of each individual. It emphasises collaboration, ensuring that care is not about making decisions for people but helping them to discover and pursue their own paths. This approach is about working with individuals to improve their situation on their terms, rather than imposing external solu...") Tag: Visual edit
12:56, 10 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Who does what at Handcrafted? (Organisational chart and brief job descriptions for the various roles at Handcrafted.) Tag: Visual edit: Switched
12:23, 10 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Strategic Planning (Created page with " Strategic planning starts with our mission and values and translates them into actionable objectives that then become embedded in our day-to-day work. === The Strategic Planning Process === The strategic planning process involves gathering views and stories from a wide range of stakeholders, including team members, the people who Handcrafted supports, and other professionals. This then feeds into the creation of the plan by the trustees which outlines clear objectives...") Tag: Visual edit
14:22, 9 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Our Beliefs, Values and Principles (Created page with "== Our Beliefs == At Handcrafted, we operate with an inclusive ethos in the hope that all of our work can be freely available to everyone, regardless of their beliefs or any other differences. There is no expectation for individuals to engage in any faith-related activities. Our approach is founded on the following core beliefs: • We believe that everyone is created with value and purpose and that everyone has the potential to create things with value...") Tag: Visual edit
14:20, 9 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Our Beliefs (Created page with "At Handcrafted, we operate with an inclusive ethos in the hope that all of our work can be freely available to everyone, regardless of their beliefs or any other differences. There is no expectation for individuals to engage in any faith-related activities. Our approach is founded on the following core beliefs: • We believe that everyone is created with value and purpose and that everyone has the potential to create things with value and purpose. •...") Tag: Visual edit
14:11, 9 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page The History of Handcrafted (Created page with "Handcrafted's journey began when a few people from a local church started getting to know homeless individuals in Durham. They were struck by the skills, ambitions, and potential of these individuals, who were often written off due to their circumstances. Recognising that many had valuable skills, such as professional chefs who were now dependent on receiving free food, they decided to offer positive engagement opportunities through workshops in woodwork, landscaping, an...") Tag: Visual edit
14:09, 9 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Handcrafted's Mission (Created page with " == A Hope and a Future == ==== At Handcrafted, our mission is to reach out to those who are often left out by society and provide them with opportunities to turn their lives around. ==== We are here to support people as they overcome tough challenges, helping them unlock their potential through hands-on activities, comprehensive support, and housing assistance. Our focus is on the individual, aiming to help them make lasting, positive changes in their lives and find pu...") Tag: Visual edit
14:06, 9 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Introduction to Handcrafted (Added Content) Tag: Visual edit
16:33, 6 December 2024 Seymour Jacklin talk contribs created page Personal Development Reviews (Created page with "=== Purpose === The purpose of the review system is to enable you to * reflect on and develop in your role * contribute as well as possible to the overall Strategic Vision of Handcrafted * work in a way that promotes the Values of Handcrafted * ensure you are up to date with all of your training. These reviews do not replace 1-1s but should be referred to and inform 1-1 meetings. === Procedure === Development Reviews will take place every 6-12 months, focused on a sma...") Tag: Visual edit
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