Agency to employment
All agency and off-contract workers can access information on Council vacancies via our job site, and can submit an application for any roles advertised externally.
It is recognised that through working with the organisation on an agency or off-contract basis, the worker may develop knowledge and skills that it would be of benefit to the organisation to retain. Likewise, the individual may wish to work directly for the organisation.
Where an agency worker/off contract worker has been undertaking a role in the organisation that is deemed to be a vacancy through the usual approval process, it may be possible to offer this worker the position on a fixed term or permanent basis.
In line with the redeployment policy, any employees on the 'at risk' register will have prior interview consideration. We will also undertake an assessment to ensure no other employees would be disadvantaged should a direct offer be made.
If there are no such permanent employees, we may offer the worker a fixed term or permanent contract when:
- they have successfully completed a minimum of 6 months ( dependent on when an appointment can be made without LCC incurring any additional costs as outlined in the agency terms of business) on assignment with LCC in this role
- they were subject to an appropriate recruitment process, for that specific post at the outset of the assignment, and
- the possibility of it becoming permanent was made clear during the recruitment process, where this could be foreseen at this point
If the worker does not meet the above criteria, or where more than one worker would, we will advertise the post in line with our normal recruitment procedures. The manager will meet with post-holder to inform them that we will advertise the post. If they choose not to apply or are subsequently unsuccessful at interview, we will follow the appropriate process to end the assignment when the successful candidate is appointed.
Any offers will remain conditional until all of the required pre-employment checks applicable to the role have been successfully completed. Please refer to the recruitment policy for further details. This employment will also be subject to the successful completion of a probation period if required
If the individual is an off-contract worker, particularly if outside IR35, it is their responsibility to take into consideration any changes accepting an offer of employment would have on their tax liabilities. Any offer made will be subject to the individual becoming an employee of LCC.