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The probationary period is a positive two-way process, designed to assist you to integrate into your new role, with an emphasis on support and development.  \nThe probation process will work alongside the induction process, to help create a supportive working environment, allowing new staff to settle into the organisation and learn the key elements of their job. It provides the opportunity to learn how your role fits within the council and your team, get to know our values and aspirations and how these fit into the expected standards of performance. It will also provide the council with an opportunity to assess the skills, conduct, capability and attendance of new staff members. This policy provides a framework so any areas of concern can be identified, addressed and resolved.  \nWCC supports agile working. Any work that an employee is asked to complete should be appropriate to the way that the employee is being asked to complete it for instance via home working. The need for adjusting traditional working methods to enable agile working should be considered and facilitated where  \npossible. Appropriate training should be considered and where an employee is working from home/in an agile way then remote training is also supported. All  \nmeetings/appeals under this policy may take place in an agile way. If a meeting/hearing is to take place virtually then please refer to Guidance Note-Virtual Meetings.   \nAll new staff starting employment with the council will be subject to a six-month probationary review period, regardless of any previous local government service. This will include employees who have previously worked for the council as an employee or contractor. Trainee Accountants are subject to a twelve-month probation period as six months of their first year of employment is college based.  \nManagers role  \nDuring probationary period managers will:  \n provide a comprehensive induction so you understand your role in the organisation, the standards expected and how your performance will be monitored and assessed throughout the probation period  \n ensure you have the tools and equipment necessary to do your job, and that you receive help and support when you need it  \n hold regular 1-1 meetings with you to see how you are getting on, how you feel about the job and provide feedback on your performance  \n hold formal probationary review meetings during the 3rd and 5th months of employment, to assess your performance progress (managers are advised to set reminders when the review is due)  \n discuss areas that require improvement and provide any assistance or training that you may need  \n share records of your reviews with you and retain copies on your electronic personnel file  \n confirm in writing the outcome of your probationary review  \nEmployees Role  \nDuring the probationary period you should:  \n ensure you understand what is required of you in your role and strive to achieve this  \n make sure you understand and follow the council's values and behaviours  \n clarify with your manager any standards or expectations which are not clear  \n discuss with your manager any help or support that you need  \n attend/complete any training courses that have been arranged for you  \nProbation Process  \nThe probation period is 6 months unless otherwise stated in your contract.  \nAs well as regular 1-1 meetings, your manager will hold formal probationary review meetings during the 3 rd and 5th months to assess your performance progress. If there are areas that need improvement these will be discussed with you along with any support that might help. If necessary, the probation period can be extended where:  \n you have not been performing satisfactorily but your manager considers that a further period of probation may improve performance  \n due to sickness it has not been possible to assess pe","cbCaisbuRvNM4iKB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisbuRvNM4iKB","pdf",117919,"English","# Introduction\n# Managers' Role\n# Employees' Role\n# Probation Process\n## Review meetings and outcomes\n## Extensions and termination\n# Appeal Process\n# Matters of Misconduct during Probationary Period","[{\"question\":\"How long is the probationary period for new employees at Westminster City Council?\",\"answer\":\"The probationary period is six months unless stated otherwise in the contract. 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