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Recruitment Service
Managers Guidance - Probationary Process
The aim of this guidance is to enable managers to apply the council's Probationary Policy in respect of a recruitment campaign.
1. Policy Requirements
All new entrants to local government are subject to a six month probationary period.
The aim of the Probationary Period Policy and Procedure is to provide a framework within which employees are helped to reach and maintain acceptable standards of performance, conduct and attendance.
2. Recruitment Process
When a person applies for a job with the council their application guidance notes explain about the probationary period.
At the interview the chair of panel will need to explain the probationary period to applicants who do not fall into the following categories:
Staff employed by Education Leeds/Schools
Staff who were employed by another local authority immediately prior to obtaining employment with Leeds City Council and who have continuous service.
Existing employees who are promoted or who have changed roles within Leeds City Council
TUPE transfer
Casual employees
The Chief Executive and Chief Officers
Employees who have transferred to Education Leeds and Leeds Homes, who transfer back to the Council and have not had a break in their service
Employees or trainees on Training/Apprenticeship
When you have selected your preferred applicant you must identify if the probationary period applies and ensure details are added to the New Starter Form 0001 Part A in Date Monitoring (see screen shot below). Your recruitment co-ordinator will remind you about this at the appropriate time.
Where the probationary period is applicable the new starter contract will reflect the terms of this.
You will be reminded by the BSC that the period is coming to an end between 8 and 4 weeks before the end date.
3. Further Information
Links:
Probationary Period Policy Probationary Period Policy and Procedure 2007
Probationary Period Policy Guidance Probationary policy guidance notes
Your local HR contact will be able to answer any questions you have regarding the policy.
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19/03/2009 V1. 1.