I’m self-employed and employing my first member of staff. Can you help me write an employment contract for any new staff members?

Yes. Within 2 months of starting an employee has a legal right to a written statement of particulars of employment. Such a statement forms the basis of an Employment Contract, which can deal with important issues ranging from; probation periods, pensions, start dates, sick leave, hours of work, disciplinary & grievances, place of work, termination and notices, salaries and benefits, post-termination restrictions and holidays.