Discouraged in my new job

Go to the manager and as for a contract.

I consider it mercy also because physically I have joint issues and is hard to find a job which I can manage but this one I do. So am very very happy and grateful but obviously unless I see what is written in my contract, I have no idea what the future holds

Magenta8

When you say "everybody has a 40 hour contract" does this mean that you are the only part-timer?

As Astichintime and Cossy say, you must get a proper written contract. One which spells out your hours and your responsibilities, it is a legal right of any employee. You also have the right to a meeting with your employer and you need to ask for clarification particularly you need to know if it is a fixed term contract or a permanent one.

Were none of these matters discussed at interview?

I am the only part-timer I suppose or think so. So seems their HR needs to study a bit a part time contract making.

I am given the task I can physically manage and is a current ongoing business need.

I am into the system and have payments, slips, holidays etc.

Just not sure what my boss plans for me and my position is. Might be just a mercy: Let's give the lady the job which she can manage and so on

When you say "everybody has a 40 hour contract" does this mean that you are the only part-timer?

As Astichintime and Cossy say, you must get a proper written contract. One which spells out your hours and your responsibilities, it is a legal right of any employee. You also have the right to a meeting with your employer and you need to ask for clarification particularly you need to know if it is a fixed term contract or a permanent one.

Were none of these matters discussed at interview?

Get yourself a contract and then have a frank and calm discussion with your manager about training and skills. Good luck

You certainly need a contract and should chase that up ……. and keep chasing it until you get it. What happened at your induction? Were you advised what your tasks and responsibilities were then?
It does sound as though there’s an element of nepotism going on, let’s face it, that can happen anywhere…….doesn’t make it right though.
I hope you get some answers regarding your contract.