Contract of Employment (Template)

What's inside

This policy is fully drafted and structured, ready to brand and complete for your service. It covers:

• 1. The parties
• 2. Commencement and continuous employment
• 3. Probationary period
• 4. Pay
• 5. Hours of work
• 6. Place of work
• 7. Holiday
• 8. Sickness absence and sick pay
• 9. Pension
• 10. Notice
• 11. Confidentiality, data and other terms
• 12. Variation
• 13. Deductions, notice arrangements and return of property
• 14. Signatures
• Version control and review

CQC fundamental standard

Legislation & standards it maps to

• Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014 - in particular Regulation 18 (Staffing)
• Employment Rights Act 1996 (sections 1-7, written statement) and Employment Rights Act 2025
• National Minimum Wage Act 1998; Working Time Regulations 1998
• Pensions Act 2008 (automatic enrolment)

Who it applies to

Each employee (completed individually)

How it works

1. Buy securely with Stripe - instant, no VAT, no account needed.
2. Download your editable Word file from the link we email you straight away.
3. Complete the placeholders for your service, then have it approved before use.
4. Add the optional updates subscription and we keep it current as guidance changes.