Policies

Fair Work First Statement and Declaration

Statement:

Mallaig Pool and Leisure is committed to advancing the Scottish Government Fair Work First Policy and the criteria as set out within the Fair Work First guidance document.  We confirm that we pay our staff the Real Living Wage and/or will do so if we employ people in the future.  We make every effort to ensure that our suppliers/contractors are offered the same Real Living Wage rate when procuring goods or services.  We also confirm that we offer our staff and/or volunteers an Effective Workers Voice channel within the workplace. 

We employ 9 members of staff and/or have 1 volunteer.

Specifically:

• We have appropriate channels for effective voice from the workforce and/or volunteers;
• Staff surveys
• Line management – staff appraisals, open-door policy, good working relationships with all staff.
• Focused training from staff suggestions/ needs
• Robust induction training and policies.

The following points satisfy the self-declaration requirements for compliance with the effective voice criteria.  If the answer to question 1a is no, further evidence of compliance will be required.  Question 1b is only applicable where the organisation employs more than 21 staff.  If the answer is no, further evidence of compliance will be required.  Please confirm the following:

(1a) Organisation will provide effective one to one line management for any employee or volunteer ensuring regular open and two-way dialogue; that this exists separately to performance management processes; and that worker/manager working relationships are effective.

Yes  ☒    No  ☐ 

(1b) Organisation will ensure that as part of their induction, employees will be made aware of their right to join a union of their choice and will take a pro-union membership attitude.    

Yes  ☐    No  ☐       NA ☒ 

• We actively invest in workforce and/or volunteer development;

Regular staff training is undertaken in line with Health and Safety requirements. Staff are required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours of CPD in line with Royal Lifesaving Society’s requirements. Relevant staff and volunteers are trained in National Pool Lifeguard Qualifications, and these are required to be updated every 2 years. Where a need is identified, we do out upmost to ensure that staff training needs are met as required. We also actively encourage staff development and career progression where we are able to.

• We are committed to no inappropriate use of zero hours contracts;

Yes. The new board of directors of Mallaig Pool and Leisure had agreed to ensure that no zero hours contracts are issued to staff, unless an employee has specifically requested such a contract (this has not occurred to date.)

• We take action to tackle the gender pay gap and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace;

Staff are paid in accordance to the Real Living Wage, with an additional 5% on top of the National Living Wage, and there are no variations across gender or age.

• We are fully committed to paying the Real Living Wage to both our employees and ensuring our contractors also do the same.

We only use reputable companies who are recommended by High Life Highland.

This statement has been agreed by both the employer and a suitable workforce representative for our employees and/or volunteers: