Lay staff employed by a church, parish or diocese are employees under the ELRA like any other. Use the permanent or fixed-term contract in the HR pack, with these additions.
Additional clauses
- Religious character. The Employee acknowledges that the Employer is a denomination religious organisation and agrees to respect its teaching and ethos in the course of work.
- Working on worship days. The Employee's duties include Sunday / Friday services on a roster; the rest day is day.
- Housing. Where housing on church premises is provided, it is tied to the employment and is to be vacated within 30 days after employment ends.
- Safeguarding. The Employee will comply with the safeguarding policy for children and vulnerable adults.